State College cyclist hit by vehicle, being treated for life-threatening injuries, police said
A State College cyclist is being treated for life-threatening injuries after he was hit Sunday by a motorist in Ferguson Township, the township’s police chief said.
The 85-year-old man was hit about 4 p.m. along the 400 block of Blue Course Drive, Ferguson Township police Chief Chris Albright said. The cyclist was transported to Mount Nittany Medical Center for treatment.
The driver, a 51-year-old State College woman, was uninjured.
A preliminary investigation found the cyclist “made a quick lane change, crossing into the path of the car,” Albright said. Officers have not yet spoke with the cyclist, who was unable to communicate, Albright said.
The investigation is ongoing. Those who witnessed or have information about the crash are urged to call 800-479-0050.
Eleven people were either seriously or fatally injured in crashes that involved a vehicle and cyclist between 2016 and 2019 in Centre County, according to state Department of Transportation data.
Ten of the 11 eleven injuries were reported in the Centre Region.
Five people were either seriously or fatally injured in crashes that involved a vehicle and cyclist between 2001 and 2015 in Centre County, according to PennDOT.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The cyclist’s age was incorrect in an earlier version of this article. The cyclist was 85. (Updated: 10:24 a.m., July 14, 2020)
This story was originally published July 12, 2020 at 10:41 PM.