Pedestrian and bicyclist hit by cars in recent weeks

Pedestrian struck by car
A 59 year-old woman walking through a crosswalk at Seven Farms Drive and Daniel Island Drive was struck by a vehicle on the evening of November 13. According to City of Charleston Police, the victim was walking north on Seven Farms Drive at about 10:30 p.m. when a car turning left onto Daniel Island Drive collided with her. The victim reported minor pain in her lower body and was transported by EMS to East Cooper Hospital, stated Lt. James Byrne, Team 5 commander. The motorist, a 76-year old male, was not injured and there was no damage to his vehicle.
Police estimate the vehicle was traveling about 10 miles per hour when it struck the victim. No citations were issued, although the motorist’s actions were determined to have contributed to the collision, added Lt. Byrne. A witness was present at the scene.

Bike and car collide
A car collided with a bicyclist on the afternoon of October 30 on Seven Farms Drive at the entrance to the parking lot between the Daniel island Animal Hospital and JKI Karate. According to Team 5 Commander Lt. James Byrne, a car coming out of the parking lot struck a man who was riding a bike on the sidewalk in the direction of Bishop England High School. The driver contributed to the accident by failing to yield at the stop sign, said Lt. Byrne. The car took the impact of the collision in its side passenger doors. An officer on the scene on the day of the accident reported the cyclist suffered only minor scratches and bruises.