A bicyclist sustained serious injuries in a crash involving a Palm Bay police officer on Friday night. The incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on Palm Bay Road near Arlington Lane.
Authorities reported that the bicyclist, an adult male, was seriously hurt, but the officer was unharmed. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Initial findings indicate that the bicyclist was riding against traffic and swerved into the roadway, coming in front of the patrol vehicle. A witness has corroborated this account.
As the investigation continues, further details about the bicyclist’s condition and the events leading up to the crash remain unavailable.
