Alpine County, CA (September 20, 2024) A bicyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on Carson Pass Highway 88 in Alpine County on Friday morning, September 20th. The accident occurred in the Mesa Vista area of Alpine County, just after 11:00 a.m., according to reports. The bicyclist was struck near the intersection of Diamond Valley Road and Foothill Road.
It was a late September morning as a bicyclist rode through the Mesa Vista area of Alpine County. As the rider headed along Carson Pass Highway 88, they were suddenly struck by another vehicle, officers reported. The impact knocked the rider from the bicycle. They landed on the ground in the middle of the roadway, suffering a serious head injury.
Authorities arrived at the scene and found the biker on the ground. They immediately called for an ambulance and paramedics arrived at the scene, ready to help. The bicyclist was transported to Carson Valley Health Hospital in Nevada to receive treatment for serious injuries.
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Officers are working to determine what exactly happened, but they are trying to rule out whether or not this was a hit-and-run accident. The investigation remains ongoing, according to reports. The bike was removed from the scene in a dented heap and officers gathered as much information as they could find.
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