Occurred on 5/29/12. 6:47 am  Major Accident  400 17th Street  C1204093

A 51-year-old man who failed to stop for the stop sign at the intersection of 17th and Marguerite was struck by a white Nissan P4.  The driver of the Nissan braked, but was unable to stop in time, but struck the bicycle’s rear tire. 

The bicyclist was taken to Spohn Memorial for medical treatment with non-life threatening injuries.  He was issued a citation for Disregarding a Traffic Control Device. 

Please remember, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers.  They must travel in the same direction as vehicle traffic, stop for red lights, stop signs, and obey all traffic laws.