Arnold Bernat, 67 in serious condition after being hit by log truck while bicycling on Gordon Highway in Columbia County, Georgia
Modified Date:
Sat, 05/09/2015 - 9:00amAccident Date:
Friday, May 8, 2015Columbia County sheriff's reserve deputy struck by log truck
Bernat, who is a retired Columbia County deputy and a current reserve deputy, is being treated at Georgia Regents Medical Center.
A Columbia County sheriff’s reserve deputy, Arnold Bernat, 67 is severely hurt after being hit by a log truck while bicycling Friday. Bernat was bicycling on Gordon Highway at Gate 2 about 1 p.m. when he tried to make a left turn and was struck by a log truck traveling behind him. Bernat is being treated at Georgia Regents Medical Center. Officials said he was wearing a helmet. The driver of the truck, 59-year-old Marcus Meriweather, was cited for following too closely.
Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Arnold Bernat
Marcus Meriweather
Roadway:
Gordon HighwayCounty:
Columbia County, GAArea:
Augusta, GA
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