Rider Hospitalized after Austin Bicycle Accident on West Rundberg Lane

Austin, Texas (January 5, 2023) – A bicyclist was hospitalized after being hit by an Austin police car early Monday morning in North Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.

The crash happened at about 1:30 a.m. in front of the Northchase apartment complex on West Rundberg Lane.

Police said the officer was driving westbound on West Rundberg Lane when the APD cruiser struck the bicyclist. The impact caused the windshield of the cruiser to be broken.

The bicyclist was transported to Dell Seton Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The officer was not injured.

No further details were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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