Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Bicyclist Hit By Car Unsafely Changed Lane

Elderly man continues to recover from the serious injuries he received after Dec. 19, 2011 accident.

The Mountain View Police Department today reported that the 66-year-old Sunnyvale last December has been found at fault.

"The cause was unsafe lane change," said Liz Wylie, spokeswoman for the MVPD. "There were no other contributing factors to this accident."

According to Wylie, the bicyclist continues to recover from his injuries.

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The incident occurred near the intersection of Mariposa Avenue and El Camino Real during rush hour on Monday, Dec. 19. The driver remained on the scene and cooperated with the police. The man had suffered serious injuries from the incident.

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