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HUTCHINSON, Minn. (FOX 9) - A bicyclist from Wanamingo suffered life-threatening injuries after an SUV hit him at an intersection in Hutchinson on Wednesday afternoon.
Hutchinson bicycle crash
What we know:
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, around 12:56 p.m. at Highway 7 and School Road, an SUV hit a bicycle near the intersection.
Authorities say a 27-year-old from Brownton was driving a 2008 Lincoln MKX and turning eastbound onto Highway 7 when the SUV hit the bicycle near School Road.
The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man from Wanamingo, suffered life-threatening injuries due to the collision.
Dig deeper:
The State Patrol says alcohol is not believed to be a factor for either the bicyclist or the driver.
Authorities also say that the bicyclist was not wearing a bicycle helmet when the crash occurred.
The Source: Information provided by a Minnesota State Patrol crash report.