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Man in critical condition after being hit on his bicycle on Evangeline Thruway
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- A man is in critical condition after he was hit by a vehicle on Evangeline Thruway while riding his bicycle Sunday evening, authorities said.
Lafayette Police responded at approximately 8:24 p.m. Sunday to the 600 block of NW Evangeline Thruway in reference to a vehicle crash with injuries.
Investigators said a male riding a bicycle was attempting to cross the intersection of Mudd Street at NW Evangeline Thruway. While the bicyclist was attempting to cross the thruway traveling westbound, a vehicle traveling southbound in the middle lane of the thruway hit the bicyclist.
The unidentified male bicyclist was transported to a local hospital where he is currently listed in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle reported no injuries on scene. No other information was released.
The Lafayette Police Department’s Traffic Unit is conducting the investigation. This story will be updated if more information becomes available.