On Thursday October 10, 2019 at 4:15 pm Ephrata Police Department was dispatched for a vehicle crash involving a bicyclist.  Officers arrived to find rider Luke Cross, 18, of Lititz, unconscious after being struck by a vehicle.  The vehicle, a red 2017 Chevrolet crossover, was driven by Julie Bachman, 46, of Lititz.

Cross was transported to Lancaster General Hospital for non life-threatening injuries.  Bachman, the sole occupant of her vehicle, was not injured.

The investigation revealed that Cross had been stopped along the southbound shoulder when he began to cross the southbound lane without clearance.  He entered into the path of Bachman's vehicle, where he was struck.

Akron Police, Ephrata Ambulance, Medic 4, Pioneer Fire Company, and Pioneer Fire Police assisted on scene.

The investigation continues.