Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM) - Sioux Falls Police, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, and Rural Metro Ambulance were dispatched to 41st St and Kiwanis Ave Monday afternoon for an injury accident involving a 1999 Honda Accord and a bicyclist.
The accident investigation indicated that Honda, driven by a 16 yr old Sioux Falls resident, was southbound on Kiwanis and in the turn lane to turn eastbound on 41st St. The bicyclist, a 16 yr old Sioux Falls resident, entered the roadway from the west side of the Kiwanis Avenue and was attempting to cross Kiwanis.
The bicyclist did not yield the right of way to vehicles on Kiwanis Ave, and two vehicles in the southbound lanes were forced to slow down to avoid hitting the bicyclist. This blocked the view of the Accord's driver, who was unable to react when the bicyclist entered his lane, causing the accident. The impact caused the operator of the bicycle to hit the Accord's windshield.
The bicyclist was transported to Sanford Hospital for treatment. Injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening at this time. No one in the car was hurt in the incident.
Neither speed nor alcohol are believed to factors in this incident. Names of those involved in the crash were not released.