A 59-year-old cyclist was critically injured Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of North and Lynde streets in Salem, Massachusetts. Salem police said the crash occurred at about 7:20 p.m. and that the rider was taken to a hospital.
The cyclist was initially taken to Salem Hospital and later transferred to a Boston-area hospital, according to Boston 25 News. Officials described the injuries as life-threatening, but have not released further details about the cyclist's condition.
Driver Remained at the Scene
The driver, a 79-year-old, remained at the scene and is cooperating with police, according to the same report. Authorities have not announced any citations or charges, and no information has been released about whether impairment was a factor.
The intersection is in Salem, and the collision remains under investigation. Police have not publicly identified the cyclist or driver or provided additional details about the vehicle or any road closures.
Crash data in Salem
The City of Salem's Safe Streets for All Action Plan records 9 fatal crashes and 30 suspected serious-injury crashes in the city between 2019 and 2023. The plan also reports 153 pedestrian crashes and 53 bicycle crashes during that period. Those figures provide city-documented local context for the investigation, although they do not establish a cause for the North and Lynde streets collision.
Investigation Continues
Salem police had not released additional information at the time of publication.
