Update: Bicyclist Hit, Seriously Injured; Road Reopens

Update:

The victim, a 34 year old man, suffered serious injuries.

The crash remains under investigation and police are asking witnesses to come forward.

The road was reopened at 1:10 p.m.

Earlier:

A bicyclist was struck and seriously injured by a car today in east Palm Springs, police said.

Officers responded about 9:30 a.m. to East Vista Chino, east of North Gene Autry Trail, and found the injured bicyclist lying in the westbound lanes.

The cyclist, whose name was not released, was taken to a local hospital.

The driver of the vehicle was cooperating with officers, according to police, who did not immediately know if speed or alcohol played a role in the crash.

All lanes of East Vista Chino were closed in the area for the investigation.

--City News Service

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