6 cyclists hit by car, injured while participating in annual ride from California to Florida

Saturday, October 30, 2021
LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas -- Multiple people were reportedly injured after being hit by a vehicle while they rode bicycles in Texas Saturday morning.

According to Liberty County Sheriff's Office, six cyclists were hit as they traveled eastbound on Highway 787 at about 11 a.m.
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The six cyclists were participating in an annual ride from San Diego, California to St. Augustine, Florida when what authorities believe to be a Ford Focus struck the line of cyclists, according to Sheriff's Patrol Cpl James W. McQueen.

Authorities said two of the cyclists hit were airlifted to a hospital. One other cyclist was taken by ground to a hospital.

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The Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation. Officials have not commented on the condition of the vehicle's driver.
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