Police on Monday morning cited a bicyclist for riding against traffic after she allegedly caused a collision with a truck.
The 34-year-old woman sustained only minor injuries, according to a press release from the Juneau Police Department.
JPD officers responded to the vehicle versus bicycle collision at the intersection of Glacier Highway and Davis Avenue at 7:46 a.m. Monday, according to JPD’s daily bulletin.
The investigation reportedly revealed the bicyclist, identified as Georgette Torres, was riding inbound in the outbound bicycle lane when she collided with a truck driven by a 35-year-old man who was not identified. The truck had been turning right from Davis Avenue onto Glacier Highway.
Torres was treated for minor injuries at the Bartlett Regional Hospital, the release stated.
The Juneau Police Department would like to remind bicyclists to follow all traffic laws when riding on the roadway, and to yield to pedestrians when riding on the shared multi-use paths and sidewalks, Sgt. Chris Gifford said in the release. Gifford added that bicycling is prohibited on the sidewalks in the Downtown Business District, and cyclists should wear a helmet and brightly colored clothing to make themselves visible to other motorists.
