Last night, a bicyclist was struck and injured by a car that drove away.The bicyclist, was riding south on the shoulder of on Stearns County Road 133 about 1,000 feet south of 320th St.
Vehicle parts were recovered at the scene, including a mirror, mirror housing pieces and an antenna.
The St. Cloud indicate that the vehicle may have front damage. Anyone with information should contact the St. Cloud Police.
As I have discussed before, the number of incidences with bikes has continued to grow over the last year. It’s important that bike riders follow rules and that vehicles watch out for the bikes.
AVOIDING BIKE-VEHICLE CRASHES Cyclists and drivers:
• Reduce distractions and watch for bikes or cars.
• Follow all stop signs and traffic signals.
Drivers:
• Give cyclists the entire lane if there’s not enough room for a bike and vehicle.
• Give bikes 3 feet of clearance when passing.
• Look ahead and behind for cyclists when turning.
• Yield to bikes on sidewalks and halt before crosswalks.
Cyclists:
• Ride just right of center in a lane rather than along curbs
• Stay away from doors of parked cars.
• Bike with the flow of traffic unless there’s a contra-flow bike lane.
• Use hand signals for turns and switching lanes.
• Wear helmets and use lights and reflective gear at night.
Source: City of Minneapolis
