SAN ANGELO, TX – A motorcyclist was sent flipping through the air after being struck by a pickup truck but managed to ride away with minor injuries, offering a reminder to always wear a helmet.
It happened just before 5 p.m. at the intersection of W 29th St and Martin Luther King Dr.
Biker Flips Through Air After Truck Crash, Urges Riders to Wear Helmets
Stephen Rodriguez, the biker involved, was hit by the truck and thrown into a front flip, he said.
Despite some lower back pain, Rodriguez refused medical transport and rode off.
Emergency services responded, but no one was hospitalized. It remains unclear whether any citations were issued.
Rodriguez, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, stressed the importance of safety gear and encouraged other riders to do the same. The truck involved was able to depart from the scene.
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