A cyclist was taken to hospital with head injuries after he was struck by a vehicle Monday morning, report Guelph police.
Approximately 9:10 a.m. an adult male was riding eastbound on Eastview Road when he turned to cross the road in front of an oncoming car. The cyclist was struck and thrown in the air and was unconscious for approximately 30 seconds. The car sustained a broken windshield and heavily-dented hood and fender.
The cyclist was awake and coherent when emergency personnel arrived. He was taken to hospital complaining of pain in his back and head. It was noted the cyclist was wearing a helmet which was heavily-damaged and likely prevented much more serious injury or death.
The cyclist, a 22-year-old Guelph man, was charged with careless driving under the Highway Traffic Act. The driver of the car was not physically injured.
