Authorities said a bicyclist was hospitalized after being struck by a semi truck Monday morning on North Galena Road in Peoria Heights.
Peoria Heights, IL.- A bicyclist was injured following an accident involving a semi truck Monday morning in Peoria Heights.
The accident occurred around 8 a.m. on August 31 in the 5400 block of North Galena Road.
Authorities said the bicyclist was riding along the roadway when the semi truck struck the rider in what was described as a low speed collision.
The impact knocked the bicyclist into the roadway.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and provided medical treatment to the injured rider.
The bicyclist was stabilized before being transported to a local hospital for further medical care.
Authorities have not released additional information regarding the bicyclist’s current condition or identity. Family members have been notified of the accident.
Additional details about the semi truck driver and the circumstances leading up to the collision have not been released.
The accident remains under investigation.
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