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Update: No Car Involved in Bicyclist Wreck on Kent State Campus

Victim transported to Robinson Memorial Hospital with minor injuries after crash

No car was involved when a bicyclist on the campus crashed and was injured Wednesday afternoon.

The accident happened at about 3 p.m. on Midway Drive near the Centennial A residence hall. Initial reports indicated a car struck the cyclist.

But Michquel Penn, community resource officer for Kent State University Police, said in an e-mail today that there was no vehicle involved in the crash.

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"Apparently, there was one riding by at the same time, which caused some confusion originally," Penn said.

The transported the male bicyclist to Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna with minor injuries.

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Kent Fire Lt. Dave Moore said he was in stable condition when transported. His name and condition was unavailable.


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