Image: AJ Pirhonen, 89.5 JR Country, used with permission / In this image shared by AJ Pirhonen of 89.5 JR Country, partamedics attend to an injured cyclist after some kind of accident Monday, September 11 at the intersection of Young Road and First Avenue. According to Pirhonen, the injured cyclist was transported to hospital.
Accident at Young and First

Cyclist injured in downtown Chilliwack collision Monday, transported via air ambulance

Sep 12, 2023 | 9:06 AM

CHILLIWACK — A cyclist was injured and required paramedic assistance, including an air ambulance, after a collision Monday evening (Sept. 11) at the busy intersection of Young and First Avenue near downtown Chilliwack.

According to information provided by AJ Pirhonen of 89.5 JR Country, a cyclist was reportedly hit at approximately 6 p.m. at Young and First. Pirhonen says the cyclist looked responsive from where she was standing.

The cyclist, a male, had a bandage on his head. Paramedics and first responders were paying particular attention to his legs, Pirhonen says.

According to Pirhonen, police took the bicycle from the scene of the collision.

The injured cyclist was reportedly transported to hospital.

Images shared by Pirhonen show three paramedics and a firefighter surrounding the injured cyclist on the pavement at the intersection, as well as two RCMP officers at the scene near a damaged bicycle.

Image: AJ Pirhonen, 89.5 JR Country, used with permission / Two RCMP officers attended Monday’s collision in which a cyclist was reportedly struck and injured.

BC Emergency Health Services released the following statement at 10:51 a.m. Tuesday: “BC Emergency Health Services received a call at 5:59 p.m. on September 11 about a motor vehicle incident at Young Road and First Avenue in Chilliwack. Two grand ambulances and one air ambulance responded. Paramedics cared for and transported one patient to hospital via air ambulance.”

 
Image: AJ Pirhonen of 89.5 JR Country, used with permission / A Chilliwack RCMP officer carries a damaged bike away from the intersection of Young Road and First Avenue after a cyclist was reportedly hit by a vehicle.