Young Girl on Bike Crashes Into Pedestrian on Bike Path, Sends Him to Hospital

The following information comes from the Arlington Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Young Girl on Bike Crashes Into Pedestrian on Bike Path, Sends Him to Hospital

A young girl on a bike crashed into a male pedestrian on the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway behind Trader Joe’s in Arlington Heights Saturday evening.

The collision occurred at about 5:30 p.m.

The male was holding a napkin to his bloody chin when police arrived. He said he was walking toward Arlington Center when he was struck from behind. He said he was knocked to the ground but did not believe he lost consciousness.

He was transported via ambulance to Lahey Clinic in Burlington.

The young girl was riding in front of her father at the time of the crash. Her father said she tried to pass the pedestrian but cut too close. She received a small scrape on her knee, her father said.

Notable Incidents from Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 8-11

Sunday, Aug. 11

10:38 p.m., Hillside Avenue, Malicious damage to a motor vehicle

10:27 p.m., Silk Street, Arrest, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (more information)

10:13 p.m., Forest and Summer streets, Motor vehicle crash without injury, negligent operation of a motor vehicle

9:42 p.m., Hillside Avenue, Malicious damage to a motor vehicle

12:20 a.m., Crescent Hill Avenue, Criminal harassment

Saturday, Aug. 10

5:28 p.m., Minuteman Commuter Bikeway, Bicycle crash (see above)

5:23 p.m., Pleasant Street, Credit card fraud under $250

8:45 a.m., Linwood Street and Mass. Ave., Suspicious condition

8:26 a.m., Mass. Ave., Larceny of a motor vehicle

Friday, Aug. 9

12:13 p.m., Mass. Ave., Shoplifting by concealing merchandise

11:39 a.m., Mass. Ave. and Paul Revere Road, Motor vehicle crash without injury

5 a.m., Broadway, Criminal harassment

Thursday, Aug. 8

9:43 p.m., Marathon Street, Fire investigation

8:50 p.m., Identity fraud

6:52 p.m., Huntington Road, Injured animal

6:37 p.m., Edith Street, Malicious destruction of property under $250