A tragic accident in Saginaw County left an 18-year-old bicyclist with life-threatening injuries, following a collision with a car on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at the intersection of East Road and Banner Street in Spaulding Township, Michigan, officials confirmed.

The Saginaw County Sheriff’s Office reported that both the bicyclist and a 65-year-old woman driving a Chevrolet Malibu were traveling northbound when the accident happened. The car was attempting to pass the bicyclist when the latter suddenly entered the lane, resulting in the crash. The chaotic scene unfolded shortly after 4:30 p.m., as stated by ABC12.

Witnesses at the scene claim the bicyclist turned "sharply into the path of the Malibu," ultimately leading to the collision. The driver of the Malibu was identified as a resident of Chesaning Township, and the injured bicyclist was a young Saginaw man. These details were provided by MLive.

Immediately after the accident, emergency responders transported the victim, whose identity has not been released, to Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. As per reports from WNEM, the injuries sustained by the bicyclist were characterized as life-threatening. The crash investigation is currently ongoing, and authorities are likely to continue thoroughly looking into the events that led up to the dreadful incident.

As the community grapples with the aftermath of this unfortunate event, the Saginaw County Sheriff's Office has yet to release additional information regarding the circumstances of the crash or any potential charges that could be filed. The health status of the young man, clinging to life in the hospital, serves as a grim reminder of the risks that pedestrians and cyclists face alongside motorized traffic.