The driver of an SUV crashed into the rider of an electric bike in Bethel over the weekend.
The Bethel Police Dept. reported that the crash happened on Sept. 27 at about 8:20 p.m. at in the location of 120 W. Plane St.
The crash involved a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe and a motorized bicycle.
Christopher Shouse of Felicity, who was driving the SUV, attempted to turn into a business and hit the bicyclist, James Jackson of Amelia.
The Bethel Police Dept. notes that according to witnesses and evidence at the scene, Jackson was operating on a motorized bicycle without proper lights and safety equipment.
“During the time of the crash, the power was out throughout the Village and there were no streetlights operational at the time,” states the report.
The driver of the SUV was not injured, and drugs or alcohol were suspected.
Jackson was transported to UC Medical Center via Air Care and is listed in serious condition but is expected to survive.
This crash is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bethel Police Department at 513-734-2256.