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Kenosha police report bicyclist critically injured in weekend crash

Posted by Tom Held on Dec. 12, 2011

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A 61-year-old man suffered severe head injuries in Kenosha about 4 p.m. Saturday, after he pedaled into a Dodge Neon at 47th Ave. and Washington Road, police reported earlier Monday.

The cyclist, Chinh Doan of Kenosha, was flown flown by Flight for Life helicopter to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, where he is still in critical condition.

According to the police account, Doan was traveling eastbound on Washington Road and had a red light, but entered the intersection. He crashed into the southbound vehicle, driven by a 21-year-old woman.

The driver showed no signs of impairment at the scene and voluntarily submitted to a legal blood draw when asked by deputies. There are no charges or citations being filed or issued at this time.

The police statement did not clarify whether Doan was wearing a helmet.

11 Comments for "Kenosha police report bicyclist critically injured in weekend crash"

  1. If there were no signs of impairment and the accident was caused by a bicyclist running a red light, why did deputies request a blood draw from the motorist?

    BigJim Dec 12, 2011 2:46 PM

  2. I ride about 3000 miles/year and have for >30 years. I never run a red light and stop for the signs...if you do you are (1) stupid to do so (2) illegal (3) Dead.

    sssesq Dec 12, 2011 3:27 PM

  3. I would imagine to make sure all the bases were covered. If I was the driver, I'd REQUEST a draw just to protect myself. In these litigation happy days, it is possible that the cyclist could try to sue, even if at fault.

    ceezee Dec 12, 2011 3:41 PM

  4. My prayers are with both the driver and cyclist, and their families.

    ceezee Dec 12, 2011 3:42 PM

  5. ceezee - Thanks for posting a supportive comment on this story. Tom

    Tom Held Dec 12, 2011 4:08 PM

  6. Good for you! Unfortunately there are too many that are (1), (2) and (3).

    Sheliteguy Dec 12, 2011 5:36 PM

  7. Good point there.

    BigJim Dec 12, 2011 6:43 PM

  8. Four p.m. is dusk this time of year.

    Hey bicyclists: Give yourselves a chance. Wear light-colored, reflective clothing, have lots of reflectors and working lights on your bike. Note that lots of motor vehicle drivers keep their headlights on in the daytime. Take a hint. BE VISIBLE. You don't have airbags on that bike.

    One of my pet peeves is serious cyclists who ride wearing black Lycra outfits. Those little red or white stripes are decoration, not protection.

    jan Dec 13, 2011 5:06 AM

  9. What was the cyclist's BAC?

    twister929 Dec 13, 2011 12:19 PM

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