KU student critically injured in accident at Iowa Street and Harvard Road
A truck northbound on Iowa Street collided with a cyclist at the intersection of Harvard Road around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, critically injuring the cyclist.
Lawrence police Sgt. Trent McKinley said that the truck, a commercial vehicle, ran a red light at the intersection while the cyclist, a 22-year-old Kansas University student, was crossing Iowa Street.
A LifeStar helicopter landed in nearby Centennial Park to transport the cyclist to a Kansas City-area hospital. The man suffered life-threatening injuries.
McKinley said the truck driver was not injured. No citations had been issued Tuesday afternoon.
Police are not releasing the accident victim’s name until his family is notified.