Jeep hits bicyclist

A bicyclist riding down Massachusetts Street was struck by a vehicle Thursday.

Lawrence police officers were called to the accident in the 900 block of Massachusetts Street just before 2 p.m.

Police said a 41-year-old Lawrence man was driving his Jeep northbound on Massachusetts Street and attempted to turn into a parking stall.

A 21-year-old man riding a bicycle tried to pass the Jeep on the right, causing the Jeep to strike the bike. The cyclist declined medical treatment at the scene. Police said the accident caused minor damage to the truck and the bicycle.