Cyclist seriously injured after being struck by motorcycle in Manatí

By THE STAR STAFF

A cyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a motorcycle in an accident that occurred at 4:30 a.m. on Monday on Highway PR-2, kilometer 51.5, in the jurisdiction of Manatí.

According to the police, the motorcyclist was identified as Efraín Román Canales, 42, a resident of Barceloneta, who was driving a white Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 motorcycle without a valid license or the required endorsement to operate that type of vehicle.

The police detailed that, while Román Canales was traveling from Barceloneta toward Manatí, he struck the cyclist, who was traveling in the same direction. The man, still unidentified, fell to the pavement and was transported to Manatí Medical Center, where his condition was described as critical.

The motorcycle driver also fell to the pavement and sustained minor injuries. A breathalyzer test was administered, which came back negative at 0.00%.

The case was referred to Prosecutor Carmen Santiago, who ordered the motorcycle impounded for inspection. An investigation was underway.