Monday, June 26, 2023–11:02 a.m.
-Rome Police Department report-
A bicyclist was transported to Atrium Health Floyd on Sunday after being struck by a vehicle on Redmond Circle near Shorter Avenue.
According to a Rome Police Department report:
The cyclist, identified as 48-year-old Scotty D. Phillips, who is homeless, crossed Redmond near Sam’s Club where there is no crosswalk and was hit by a 2001 Ford Explorer.
The mishap occurred at around 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
The driver of the Ford did try to swerve to avoid hitting the bicycle.
Phillips sustained what were believed to be serious injuries.
No citations have been issued at this time.