Bicyclist taken to hospital after collision with vehicle in Somerset, fire department says

A bicyclist was taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Somerset on Tuesday night, according to the Somerset Fire Department.

The department said it was dispatched to the 1700 block of Patterson Branch Road. Fire crews arrived to find an injured bicyclist, the department said, and began providing assistance at the scene while emergency response continued.

WKYT reported that the injured cyclist was transported to a hospital. The reporting did not provide the bicyclist’s age, the severity of injuries, or whether the person’s condition was serious or stable at the time of transport.

The crash occurred in the Somerset area, and the response was coordinated through local emergency services. The fire department’s statement focused on its role in dispatch, scene response, and medical transport for the bicyclist.

No further details about the vehicle involved, including the driver’s identity or whether alcohol or speed were factors, were included in the published account. WKYT’s report also did not describe whether additional agencies, such as police, were called to investigate the collision.

The next public steps in the case would typically involve law enforcement determining the cause of the crash and documenting any citations or findings, while medical personnel continue evaluating the bicyclist’s injuries after transport. The incident also highlights the continued risk to cyclists on roadways shared with motor vehicles, particularly when crashes require rapid emergency coordination.