LUBBOCK, Texas — A Lubbock County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in a low-speed collision with a bicyclist at the intersection of 34th Street and the Southbound Interstate 27 Access Road around 10 a.m. today. Both the bicyclist and their dog, Rusty, were unharmed, according to the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office.
The deputy was stopped at a red light and began to accelerate when the light turned green, at which point the bicyclist crossed in front of the vehicle. Despite the deputy’s immediate application of brakes, the front bumper of the vehicle made contact with the bicycle, knocking it over. Emergency Medical Services were called as a precaution, but the bicyclist refused treatment, and the bicycle was undamaged.
The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude that no injuries occurred and highlighted the incident as part of a growing trend of collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists. The office emphasized the importance of obeying crosswalks and traffic signals for all road users. Following a review of the incident, a citation was issued to the bicyclist, stated the source.