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Bicyclist riding on I-35W hit by SUV
A bicyclist riding on I-35W near Franklin in Minneapolis was struck by a vehicle on June 12, 2023.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A bicyclist riding down I-35W in Minneapolis just after rush hour was struck and sent flying by an SUV, traffic camera video shows.
The video shows the cyclist riding down a shoulder lane and weaving into traffic lanes near Franklin Avenue before being hit at a high speed by an SUV around 6:45 p.m.
Minnesota State Patrol says the rider suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The rider was rushed to Hennepin County Medical Center for treatment.
The crash is currently under investigation. It should be noted, it's illegal to ride a bicycle on a major highway in Minnesota, like I-35W.