Emergency crews respond to a bicyclist and car collision [Caitlin Twyla Pettit]

On Tuesday about 4 p.m., a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle on West Henderson Street near the Eureka Mall. According to Brittany Kesterson, spokesperson for the Eureka Police Department,

A male bicyclist was riding against traffic eastbound on Henderson in the middle of the left lane.  The driver was north on Central Avenue attempting to turn left onto Henderson.  The driver did not see the bicyclist approaching and collided in the intersection.  The bicyclist was transported to the hospital with a complaint of pain but left before being seen by medical staff.

Bike pulled out of the road and onto the sidewalk next to EPD motorcycle officer.[Photo provided by Jolene Evans]