Bicyclist struck by SUV after apparent reckless riding on Churn Creek in Redding
REDDING, Calif. — A Redding man has been hospitalized with major injuries after being struck by an SUV after reportedly riding his bicycle recklessly on Churn Creek.
Late Wednesday morning, at 11:43 a.m., Redding police said they learned of a vehicle versus cyclist collision on Churn Creek Road just south of Hartnell Avenue.
When units arrived, RPD said they found a 28-year-old Redding man, lying in the road, suffering major injuries. Police said the cyclist was immediately transported to Mercy Medical for treatment.
After speaking with the vehicle involved, and others who witnesses the event, Redding police said the cyclist was changing lanes and rising around vehicles while riding northbound on Churn Creek. RPD said the cyclist swerved into the two-way left-turn lane then traveled northbound in the southbound lane of Churn Creek.
At this moment, RPD said a Toyota SUV suddenly saw the cyclist traveling across his lane and attempted to stop. However, the driver was unable to stop in time, struck the cyclist, and ejected him from his bicycle.
RPD said numerous witnesses on the scene provided statements regarding the cyclist's actions prior to, and at the time of, the collision.
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