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Teen in hospital after bicycle collides with patrol car

by The AV Times Staff • January 5, 2017

The crash occurred at 11:24 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the intersection of 47th Street and Avenue S, sheriff’s officials said. [Photo by LUIS MEZA]
[LUIS MEZA]
PALMDALE — A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized in serious condition after his bicycle collided with a sheriff’s squad car in Palmdale Wednesday night, authorities said.

The crash occurred at 11:24 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the intersection of 47th Street and Avenue S, according to a news release from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.

“The deputy was driving northbound on 47th Street East on a solid green light. The bicyclist was riding eastbound on Ave S in the No. 2 lane,” the news release states.

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“The bicyclist did not stop at the solid red light and collided with the marked patrol vehicle in the intersection… The juvenile cyclist was not wearing a helmet, nor did he have headlights and lighted red reflectors attached to his bicycle,” the news release states.

The teen was taken to a hospital in serious condition. He suffered a fractured ankle and vertebrae, according to the news release.

The intersection was closed until about 5 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, to allow for the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the traffic collision is encouraged to call Palmdale Station’s Traffic Department at 661-272-2400. The investigation is ongoing.    

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16 comments for "Teen in hospital after bicycle collides with patrol car"

  1. Lori says

    January 10, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    Does anyone know who the child is?

  2. ANNON says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Does anyone know if this young man is ok?

    • eo2 says

      January 10, 2017 at 7:40 pm

      He will be after he gets his check from the county.

  3. Dawner says

    January 7, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    Preyers gi out to the family….I hope the kid recovers soon and why does it matter why the kid was out at 1130…..maybe just got off of work, maybe had to run to the store for something important.everyone so quick to judge about the time,I see cops all the time not follow the rules so like someone said before unless the camera was on no one will know till the kid tells his side what happened.

  4. Friend says

    January 6, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    Also as a note, only the police cam and/or witnesses can actually attest to who ran or didn’t run the light.

    • Tim Scott says

      January 6, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      If the camera was on, which is unlikely. And if it was on and shows something other than the cop’s side we’ll never know.

  5. Friend says

    January 6, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    Right now the family and he needs your prayers more than questions and speculations. Aside from anything, a child, son, brother, grandson, cousin, classmate, and friend is in the hospital in serious condition. Please send positive vibes and prayers in their directions.

    Signed, a concerned friend.

    • ANNON says

      January 6, 2017 at 3:45 pm

      WELL SAID.

  6. andrew says

    January 6, 2017 at 11:21 am

    Cops need to get the [removed] off there phones and start obeying the road rules like everyone else I see cops driving with no seat belts always on their phones no turn signals it’s ridiculous my heart and condolences goes out to the family of the minor and hope that everything works out I hope he’s okay God bless that family

    • Tim Scott says

      January 6, 2017 at 2:51 pm

      They save a lot of money by ordering all those cars with no turn signals installed.

    • Eryka says

      January 12, 2017 at 5:49 pm

      *Their phones…..
      Yes, hope the young man recovers. Hope the officer is also okay.

  7. Fred says

    January 6, 2017 at 9:10 am

    Ask the question, what was the child doing out so late at night. In additon, bicyclists run red lights and stops signs constantly. They are supposed to obey the rules of the road, but never do.

  8. TBD says

    January 6, 2017 at 8:26 am

    What is a 16-year old doing out at 1130 at night riding a bicycle?

  9. Tim Scott says

    January 6, 2017 at 7:51 am

    I’ve seen a whole lot more cop cars run red lights than bicyclists.

    • Joey says

      January 6, 2017 at 8:12 am

      I’m sure you have Timmy

      • Tim Scott says

        January 6, 2017 at 2:51 pm

        Are you implying that you haven’t, or just trying to be obnoxious?

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