Police: Two Pro Cyclists Struck By Vehicle In Springdale

SPRINGDALE (KDKA) -- Two professional cyclists were struck by a vehicle Sunday in Springdale.

Police say it happened around 2 p.m. near the intersection of Pittsburgh Street and Colfax Street.

The car was being driven by an elderly woman.

The vehicle plowed into a group of 5 cyclists. Two sustained face, neck and back injuries and were taken to UPMC St. Margaret hospital and a Pittsburgh-area hospital. Another cyclist received minor injuries.

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Police say the driver was attempting to turn left before the cyclists went through the green light, but she ran into them.

The female driver will be cited with a traffic violation.