Cyclist recovering after being hit
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Steamboat Springs — A 19-year-old bicyclist who ran a red light and was struck by a truck was treated at the emergency room and released Monday.
Matthew Tello was traveling north on 13th Street just before 4 p.m. Monday, when he rode his bicycle through the red light and was struck by a 2002 Chevrolet pickup heading westbound on Lincoln Avenue, according to Steamboat Springs police.
Tello, who was not wearing a helmet, landed 23 feet from the point of impact, Sgt. Gerard Geis said at the scene Monday.
Tello, who was conscious and breathing at the scene, was transported to Yampa Valley Medical Center via ambulance by Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue. He was treated for undisclosed injuries and released from the emergency room later that night, hospital spokeswoman Christine McKelvie said.
Police did not cite anyone in the crash, Capt. Joel Rae said.
No injuries in moose crash
An elderly man escaped injury when he struck a bull moose on Rabbit Ears Pass on Tuesday morning.
The man, who was headed east on U.S. Highway 40 in a rented Dodge minivan, hit the animal near mile marker 147.5, just past the brake check area near the west summit, Colorado State Patrol Trooper Brett Hilling said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The minivan was seriously damaged and although the driver escaped unharmed, the moose was killed, Hilling said.
Comments
Getitright 4 years, 10 months ago
The bicycle rider should be cited for running the red light in my opinion. The poor guy driving the truck will have to suffer emotional scars from this mans stupid mistake. As a bicycle rider I am offended that the SSPD did not give the guy a ticket.
JazzSlave 4 years, 10 months ago
"Emotional scars." Please.
The cyclist should have been cited, though.
grannyrett 4 years, 10 months ago
If he had run a red light in a car, he would have been cited. What gives?
BoatMaster 4 years, 10 months ago
I am pro Cyclist.
This Cyclist needs a ticket for his actions.
Not giving him a ticket adds to the anger some drivers have for cyclists.
JustSomeJoe 4 years, 10 months ago
Nice generalization Wissbecklarry, very deep.
Terry Noble 4 years, 10 months ago
Please be advised that most cyclist do not stop for red lights or stop signs. They are seldom, if ever, ticketed! Yet we are constantly reminded (motorist) to show THEM (cyclist) courtesy.
wissbecklarry 4 years, 10 months ago
There seems to be an imperitive among bicycle riders: "Once underway thou shalt never come to a complete stop nor permit your foot to touch the ground."
WZ 4 years, 10 months ago
Too, bad the police didn't have the chance to duct tape a citation to the cyclists casket as they lowered him into the ground. ;P)
Live and let live.
The cyclist got the crap beat out of him, and the scare of his 19 year young life. The driver got a good story for his grandkids.
That's punishment and driver satisfaction enough for me.
Lark 4 years, 10 months ago
"be advised that most cyclist do not stop for red lights or stop signs"
This is complete and utter BS. Thanks for sharing constructively.
JazzSlave 4 years, 10 months ago
I find the majority of cyclists to be conscientious. However, there are enough who aren't wissbecklarry's observation is a valid one for the pain in the a$$ minority.
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