Injured cyclist rescued from Ventura biking trail

Published July 11, 2021 5:15 pm

VENTURA, Calif. - A mountain biker who was injured in a crash was rescued by Ventura County first responders Sunday morning.

The cyclist, identified only as a 58-year-old man, suffered an arm injury in a crash at the Harmon Canyon Preserve in Ventura County.

At around 11:15 a.m., the Ventura Fire Department responded along with paramedics to the injured cyclist. Air support from the Ventura County Fire Department airlifted the man and transferred him to a ground ambulance.

The man was taken to the hospital for additional treatment. He is expected to make a full recovery, a spokesman for Ventura City Fire said.

Article Topic Follows: Ventura County

Jump to comments ↓

Travis Schlepp

Travis Schlepp is the Digital Content Director for News Channel 3-12. To learn more about Travis, click here.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

News Channel 3-12 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.