Boy Injured in Bicycle Accident on Newport Road at Westlink Drive [Menifee, CA]

Boy Hurt in Bicycle Crash on Newport Road in Menifee

 
MENIFEE, CA (December 2, 2022) — A boy suffered a head injury in a bicycle accident on Newport Road at Westlink Drive Wednesday.
 
According to Menifee police officers, the bicycle accident occurred around 4:00 p.m. For unknown reasons, the youth turned southbound on Westlink Drive after riding eastbound on the north sidewalk of Newport Road.
 
Upon entering the intersection against a signal and normal traffic flow, the boy was hit by a Chevrolet Traverse. It appears the Chevy made a right turn onto Newport Road from southbound Westlink Drive prior to the impact.
 
Riverside County Fire Department officials reached the scene and took the boy to a trauma center for a significant head injury. It appears he had failed to wear a helmet at the time of the incident.
 
As for the driver, he or she stayed at the scene and cooperated with police investigators who ruled out DUI as a possible factor. If anyone has more information on this accident, please call the Riverside Police.
 
When riding an electric bicycle, protect yourself by wearing a helmet. Always abide by traffic signals and road signs to help guide you in navigating traffic. You will most likely find oncoming drivers and the road populated with cars. Keep this in mind when riding a bike.

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