Bicyclist, 17, injured when struck by vehicle

7/5/2008

A 17-year-old Toledo girl riding a bicycle was seriously hurt yesterday afternoon when she was struck by a car in the central city, Toledo police said.

Loquita Shaw, who was alert and conscious at the scene, was taken to Toledo Hospital, police said. Miss Shaw was listed in serious condition, a hospital spokesman said.

The accident occurred about 1:30 p.m. at Joffre and West Woodruff avenues, officers said.

They did not release any additional information, saying an investigation into the case was continuing.