A cyclist of 69 years dies after being hit by a truck in Castellón
The vehicle has rammed the man, who was riding a bicycle in this way. He has died after being transferred to the hospital. The driver's status is unknown.
According to the newspaper El Español, a 69-year-old cyclist died this Saturday after being hit by a truck on the A-23 at the height of Barracas (Castellón), the Emergency Information and Communication Center (CICU) reported in a statement.
The incident occurred this Saturday at about 1:00 p.m., when the vehicle struck the man, who was riding a bicycle on this road, near this town in Alto Palancia.
A helicopter and a BLS were transferred to the scene and performed CPR to resuscitate him, although they were unsuccessful, and the man died 'in situ'.
At the moment, it is unknown who has been the driver who has taken him ahead, if it was circumstantial or if he showed symptoms of having drunk or of having taken narcotics.
From Triathlon News we work to try to raise awareness among cyclists and drivers trying to inform about good behavior and the regulations to avoid these tragic news.
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Photo: elespanol.com
