REPORTER STAFF

A 43-year-old Kirkland male who’d been riding a bicycle was in stable condition at Harborview Medical Center after being hit by a pick-up truck in Redmond around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

The driver, a 48-year-old man from University Place, was not injured and there is no indication that drugs or alcohol were factors. The investigation is ongoing.

Both were traveling eastbound on the 144th block of Old Redmond Way when the truck took a right turn and collided with the bike. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and traveling in the bike lane. He was in stable condition after suffering a punctured lung, head trauma, and eye trauma. The injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

“With serious head injuries like this, it is a constant reminder to wear a bike helmet at all times. It very well may have saved his life,” said Redmond Police Department spokesperson Jim Bove. “Whether you are driving a vehicle or riding a bike, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings, especially this time of the year when there are more bicycles on the road.”