Another person riding a bike along Shore Drive has been struck by a car making this the third time a cyclist has been hit by a vehicle along this road since May.  

The cyclist was between Fort Story's main gate and 83rd Street this morning when a truck knocked him off his bike.  The truck came up from behind and hit him with either the front to the vehicle or the side rear view mirror. 

According to an article in the Virginian Pilot, the cyclist suffered road rash to his back, elbow, and knee. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.

The driver of the truck has been charged with reckless driving. 

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Those seriously injured in a bicycle accident due to someone else's negligence, have the option of contacting a lawyer to discuss their legal rights. 

The fact is, those driving any type of motor vehicle have a responsibility to watch out for pedestrians and those riding bicycles.  Although pedestrians and bicyclists have a responsibility to be cautious for their own safety and obey crosswalk signals, drivers do not have the right to be negligent and disregard the actions of pedestrians and cyclists.