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Bicyclist On Cell Phone Crashes With Transport Trailer

A 20-year-old man from Woodstock is facing a charge of failing to yield after a bicycle collided with a transport truck in Oxford County.

Police say the driver of the truck was approaching the intersection at Foldens Line and Karn Rd. when a bicyclist collided with the trailer on the truck.  The driver of the truck attempted to swerve to avoid the collision to no avail.

The bicyclist suffered minor injuries

Police say 20-year-old Karl Hawkins of Woodstock is facing a charge of failing to yield to traffic.

They are reminding the public that technology can distract you on the road, whether you are in a vehicle or a bicycle.

 

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