47-year-old bicyclist struck by vehicle while crossing highway in crosswalk in Jefferson

JEFFERSON -- Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office say a 47-year-old bicyclist was injured when he was struck by a vehicle on Saturday evening, May 28th.

It happened on U.S. Highway 18, one-tenth of a mile west of County Highway Y in Jefferson.

An initial investigation has revealed the man was crossing Highway 18 in a crosswalk when he was struck by the vehicle headed west, driven by a 24-year-old man.

The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with head injuries.

The driver of the vehicle wasn't hurt.

The crash remains under investigation.