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According to the Lubbock County Sheriff\u2019s Office, the incident happened around 10:00 a.m. when the deputy, driving an unmarked patrol unit, was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, the deputy began to accelerate from a complete stop. At that moment, a bicyclist crossed in front of the vehicle, and the deputy immediately applied the brakes.<\/p>\n
Despite the quick reaction, the vehicle\u2019s front bumper made contact with the bicycle, knocking it over. The cyclist and their small dog, Rusty\u2014who was riding in a basket on the bike\u2014were both unharmed. Emergency Medical Services were called to the scene as a precaution, but the bicyclist refused treatment. Authorities confirmed there was no visible damage to the bicycle.<\/p>\n
Sheriff\u2019s Office: \u201cWe\u2019re Grateful No One Was Injured\u201d<\/p>\n
In a statement, the Lubbock County Sheriff\u2019s Office expressed relief that no one was injured but noted that the incident underscores a growing safety concern in Lubbock and across the state.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis event highlights a trend we\u2019re seeing more often\u2014collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists,\u201d the statement read. \u201cAll parties on the road share the responsibility of obeying traffic signals and using designated crosswalks.\u201d<\/p>\n