Bicycling and “Texting” : A Dangerous Combination

July 25, 2010

On Sunday July 25th, 2010 just before 11:00AM the 16 year old male cyclist was riding his bicycle on 4th Avenue West near 15th Street West. The cyclist was “texting” on his cell phone at the time   The cyclist was not paying attention and collided with the rear of a vehicle parked on 4th Ave.W.  He was ejected off his bicycle, striking and smashing the rear window of the vehicle.
 
The cyclist was transported by Paramedics to Grey Bruce Health Services with minor injuries.  He was treated and later released from hospital. 

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