KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 19-year-old bicyclist is recovering from injuries after being struck by a car Monday night in Independence.
A police spokesperson said around 7:30 p.m., the bicyclist was crossing U.S. 24 Highway from south to north near Concord Circle when the cyclist was struck by the driver of a Ford Focus traveling westbound on U.S. 24.
Police said the bicyclist was transported to an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Ford remained on the scene and was said to be cooperating with the investigation.
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