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NP Bicyclist Struck by Vehicle on South Buffalo Bill Avenue

bicycle-accident-june-25A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of South Buffalo Bill and Eugene Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.

Brittany McDaniel was riding her bicycle southbound on the South Buffalo bike  path.

According to witnesses, McDaniel was crossing the intersection, when a Honda Odyssey that was stopped at the stop sign started to move and struck McDaniel.

The driver of the van told investigators that she did not see McDaniel crossing the intersection.

McDaniel said that other than being shaken up, she did not sustain any serious injuries.  She was wearing a helmet.

The van sustained minor damage to its front end.

The identity of the van’s driver is unknown, and the accident is being investigated by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

The Post would like to remind drivers to be aware of bicyclists and pedestrians during the summer months.

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