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A bicyclist had to be taken to the hospital after being hit by a car in Norfolk. The accident happened near the intersection of Tidewater Drive and Virginia Beach Boulevard, and initially police responded to the scene of the accident believing that the bicyclist had sustained life-threatening injuries.
Fortunately the cyclist was not in fact seriously injured. He was hit by a car, but it is not known exactly what happened. The incident is still under investigation.
The northbound lanes of Tidewater Drive at the intersection with Virginia Beach Blvd. had to be closed so crash scene investigators could work, but the road reopened after about an hour.
No charges have yet been filed. It is not clear if the bicyclist, the car driver or both were at fault in the crash. Charges may be filed after the Norfolk police investigation team has had time to review their findings.
This cyclist was fortunate, because many times bicycle riders hit by cars or trucks are very seriously injured or even killed. The busy intersections in Norfolk are especially prone to serious accidents, particularly during morning or evening rush hour.
If the car driver is found to be at fault, the bicycle rider may wish to file suit against the driver and his or her insurance company to secure compensation for injuries and damage to the bike.
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