14-year-old cyclist hit in Albany (Comments: 1)
Author: Jason Crane
Date: 28 April, 2009
Category: Albany, Bike news, Ethan Georgi, Events, Jason Crane, safety
The Times Union published a story today about a 14-year-old cyclist hit in Albany.
COLONIE – A 14-year-old is in stable condition at Albany Medical Center Hospital after being hit by an SUV Monday as he crossed Central Avenue.
Police said the incident occurred at 5:47 p.m. between Colonie Center and Northway Mall when Carlos Perez of Albany rode into the path of a Honda CRV driven by Colleen Williams of Albany.
Perez was thrown from the bike and landed on the hood of the SUV before rolling to the ground, police said. He suffered a concussion, broken bones and cuts on his head and neck, police said.
No tickets were issued. Witnesses said Perez was not crossing in a designated area and also said Williams had a green light.
Anyone who witnessed the crash can call Sgt. Robert Donnelly at 783-2744.
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