19-year-old hit by car while riding bike across US 24 in Independence
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 19-year-old was hit by a car Tuesday night while riding a bike across U.S. 24 Highway in Independence, Missouri.
The Independence Police Department said the crash happened around 7:33 p.m. when the bicyclist was crossing U.S. 24 to get from Dover Drive to Concord Circle on the other side of the highway.
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As the bicyclist was crossing U.S. 24, the IPD said the 19-year-old was hit by the driver of a 2007 Ford Focus that was driving west on the highway.
Police said the 19-year-old was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The bicyclist was not wearing any type of safety equipment at the time of the crash, according to police.
The driver of the Ford Focus remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.
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The westbound lanes of U.S. 24 were closed for a little more than an hour on Tuesday night.
Police said the crash remains under investigation.
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