According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Highway 101 at about 2 p.m. on February 14
Orick, CA – A bicyclist was hospitalized after a collision with a vehicle near Orick in Humboldt County on Saturday afternoon.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Highway 101 at about 2 p.m. on February 14.
Preliminary reports indicate that the bicyclist was hit by a silver Nissan Pathfinder. It was still not determined what caused the two to crash.
CHP officers, as well as fire and medical personnel, arrived shortly after and attended to the bicyclist.Â
The rider was transported by ambulance to Mad River Community Hospital. The victim’s identity and condition were not specified in the report. Authorities did not also disclose the driver’s name, age, or gender.
The CHP gathered information at the scene as they worked to determine the cause of the accident. No further details were released and the California Highway Patrol is still investigating the cause of the accident.
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