TL/DR –
A bicyclist in Mesa, Arizona was hit by an impaired driver early Friday morning, resulting in serious injuries. The driver had allegedly driven onto landscaping gravel, crossed into the opposite lane, and hit the cyclist who was traveling westbound. The driver is now facing charges, but their identity has not been released.
MESA, AZ – Impaired Driver Hits Bicyclist
An early morning accident in Mesa, Arizona, led to a bicyclist being hospitalized with severe injuries. The incident reportedly involved an impaired driver hitting the bicyclist, confirmed by Mesa police.
Accident Details
The accident took place just before 6 a.m, involving a northbound vehicle on Gilbert Road. It veered off course, struck a curb, crossed over landscaping gravel, and ended up in the southbound lane of Old Gilbert Road. Coincidentally, a man cycling westbound from the canal on Old Gilbert Road became the unfortunate victim of this incident.
Victim Status and Legal Proceedings
The collision left the man in critical condition, necessitating his immediate transfer to a nearby hospital. The driver of the vehicle was found to be impaired, leading to potential criminal charges. The identities of the people involved are currently undisclosed.
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