A 42-year-old cyclist was seriously injured after being hit by a Ford F-250 vehicle on PR-997, kilometer 4.2, in the Destino neighborhood of Vieques. The accident occurred at approximately 8:45 am on Wednesday. The cyclist received medical attention and was transported to a hospital.
The driver of the Ford F-250 stopped at the scene and remained there while authorities conducted an investigation. Agents from the Highway Patrol Division, along with the on-duty prosecutor, are handling the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident. The public is urged to call 787-343-2020 if they have any information that can help clarify the case.
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