Bicyclist hit after moving between cars in Oakhurst, CHP says

OAKHURST, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A bicyclist was airlifted to the infirmary aft being deed by a conveyance portion helium was maneuvering betwixt different vehicles, successful beforehand of the Oakhurst Government Center, the California Highway Patrol said.

Officers accidental connected Friday, a 30-year-old antheral from Oakhurst was riding his bicycle northbound connected Junction Drive erstwhile helium was struck by a conveyance traveling south.

According to CHP, a preliminary probe revealed the bicyclist maneuvered betwixt vehicles that were stopped astatine a reddish light. As helium entered the southbound lane, helium was deed by the vehicle, driven by different man, who had nary accidental to debar the crash.

The bicyclist reported insignificant to mean injuries, and helium was transported by SkyLife aerial ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment. CHP says helium was besides wearing a helmet, preventing much superior injuries.