Crime Blotter: Bike and Car Collide, Minor Injuries Only

Crime blotter information provided by the Sierra Madre Police Department.

Wednesday June 5, 2013

 At 6:45 pm a vehicle versus bicycle traffic collision occurred in the intersection of Grandview Avenue and Auburn Avenue.  The bicyclist was travelling eastbound, came to a stop at Auburn Avenue and then proceeded into the intersection.  The vehicle, travelling northbound had also come to a stop but did not yield to the bicyclist in the intersection. The bicyclist sustained a minor abrasion to his right knee.  

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