California Bicyclist Cited for DUI After Being Struck by
Car
November 14, 2006
While riding his bicycle in Santa Rosa California a bicyclist was
struck by a car and suffered multiple broken bones and a cut on the back
of his head. Then, while he was being treated for his injuries at the
hospital, he was arrested on suspicion of DUI, driving his bicycle
drunk.
A police officer said that it was unclear whether the bicylist was
riding in the road lane or on the shoulder, both of which would be legal
in Santa Rosa. The automobile driver was not cited in the accident.
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