Teen bicyclist hit by vehicle in Dalton transported to hospital

DGKN staff report

DALTON  A teenage boy was hit by a vehicle shortly before 4:30 p.m. Aug. 23 while he was riding his bicycle in the first block of E Main Street in the village.

The driver of the vehicle told Dalton Police that he was driving 15 miles per hour west along Old Lincoln Way. Two bicyclists crossed in front of him and his vehicle hit the cyclist closest to him.

The incident is still being investigated, said Police Chief Ryan Pearson.

The boy was transported to an area hospital by East Wayne Fire District.