MERRIMACK, NH — Merrimack Fire Rescue and police responded to Continental Boulevard on Wednesday for a report of an accident involving a pickup truck and a bicycle.

Responders arrived at about 4:45 p.m. and located a pickup truck operated by Sebastian Osorio Bendivelson, who had been driving east on Continental Boulevard.

An injured 44-year-old man who had been on a bicycle was provided medical attention by firefighters and medics.

Witnesses told police they saw a bicyclist crossing Continental Boulevard from the area of Peachtree Lane when the bicyclist was struck by the pickup truck in front of Dobson Way.

It was determined the bicyclist had severe injuries and was transported to the Elliot Hospital Trauma Center, where the trauma team was activated, according to Merrimack police.

This incident is currently under investigation by the Merrimack Police Department Accident Investigation Team. Anyone with any information or who may have witnessed
this incident is asked to contact the Merrimack Police Department at 603-424-3774.

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