After auxiliary RCMP constable James Matsuda got through the 1,000-kilometre Tour de Rock unscathed, he was taken to hospital Tuesday after a vehicle struck the bicycle he was riding in Courtenay.The Comox Valley RCMP responded Tuesday at 2:33 p.m. to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Valley View Drive and Lerwick Road. Witnesses indicated Matsuda was hit as he cycled through the intersection on a green light, the RCMP said wednesday in a news release. He was southbound on Lerwick and crossing the intersection at Valleyview Drive when a northbound vehicle on Lerwick turned left onto Valleyview into Matsuda’s path, the RCMP added.Matsuda “received several injuries” as a result of the accident and was transported to St. Joseph’s General Hospital for treatment. His condition is not known.
Tour de rock rider struck on bicycle back home, taken to hospital
After auxiliary RCMP constable James Matsuda got through the 1,000-kilometre Tour de Rock unscathed, he was taken to hospital Tuesday after a vehicle struck the bicycle he was riding in Courtenay.