(November 28, 2008) – A Gatesville man was airlifted to Scott and White Hospital in Temple Friday night after the bicycle he was riding was struck by an SUV.
Officers at the scene did not identify the man, believed to be in his early 50s.
Gatesville firefighters, police and emergency medical personnel from Coryell Memorial Hospital System’s EMS were dispatched to the 100 block of North 19th Street at about 9:15 p.m.
The initial call was made by a firefighter over his department radio just seconds after the accident happened.
Fred Gray, EMS supervisor, told News 10 a witness said the man was struck from behind and the force of the crash propelled him over the hood of the truck and onto the street.
Gray said the victim suffered a closed head injury but his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
At least two persons witnessed the wreck as they were walking nearby when the bicycle was struck.
Gatesville police are investigating the accident but as yet no citations have been issued.
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