Crime & Safety

Injured Bicyclist Airlifted From Lake Forest Park

Orange County Fire Authority Helicopters airlifted an injured bicyclist from Serrano Trail on Tuesday.

LAKE FOREST, CA — A bicycle crash in the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park left one person injured on Tuesday, according to Orange County Fire Authority.

The emergency call came in just after 3 p.m, notifying OCFA of his location on Serrano Trail, according to OCFA Capt. Larry Kurtz.

"A male bicyclist was riding Serrano Trail in Whiting Ranch when he crashed. He was able to use his cell phone to call 9-1-1 after his fall," Kurtz. "In order to not exacerbate his injuries, he was airlifted and went directly to an area hospital with OCFA medics."

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His injuries were minor, and non-life threatening according to Kurtz.

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