CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — 2:20PM UPDATE: The officers investigating Friday morning's crash determined that the bicyclist was traveling eastbound on the right shoulder of the 13700 block of Whitecap. They say when the bicyclist approached Aquarius Street, he suddenly moved left across two lanes and was hit by a pickup.
Investigators say the bicyclist was found to be at fault due to him making an unsafe lane change.
No citations have been issued at this time.
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A 68-year-old bicyclist has been rushed to the hospital after being hit by a truck on Padre Island.
Police say it happened Friday at 7:57am on the 13700 block of Whitecap Boulevard.
Officers arrived on scene and found the man had been struck by a pickup. Medics have taken him to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Preliminary reports that the bicyclist made an unsafe lane change and caused the accident. The driver of the truck was not injured.
Meanwhile, officers have shut down a part of Whitecap Boulevard while they investigate the crash.
This is a developing story. Visit kristv.com throughout the day for updates.
