Bicyclist Hit by Pickup Truck in DeKalb County

Jun 18, 2010 - 12:50
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Officers say a bicyclist was hit by a pickup truck in DeKalb County oveight, and the victim is now hospitalized.

The accident happened on Buford Highway near Central Avenue. Investigators say the bicyclist was taken to the hospital with injuries, but it’s not immediately clear how serious they were.

The driver of the pickup truck was taken into custody.

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