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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person on a bicycle was hit by a vehicle or crashed badly.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Stop traffic. Call 112. Keep helmet on. Press bleeding.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bent wheel, rider on ground, helmet crack, road rash.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Vehicle stopped nearby or skid marks.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cyclists have little protection — helmet reduces skull fracture but not internal injury.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Handlebar impacts can cause abdominal and pelvic injury.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Block lane. Ask cyclist not to stand if hit hard.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Check helmet damage and consciousness.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if collision or unable to bear weight.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Apply pressure to bleeding — keep helmet on.
When and how to get professional help.
Vehicle strike or loss of consciousness needs ambulance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Protect cyclist and call help. Do not move for minor scrapes if traffic is safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Cyclist [hit by car / bad crash] at [location]."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Note if helmet cracked or rider confused.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pull cyclist up by arms to "clear the road."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume helmet means no injury.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A cracked helmet means the head is fine
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Helmet absorption indicates significant impact — brain injury may still exist.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sending cyclist home without evaluation misses concussion.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Pedestrian hit
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person walking or crossing was struck by a car, bus, or other vehicle.
Hit and run
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A vehicle struck a person or cyclist and drove away. Victim needs help now.
Motorcycle crash
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A rider has crashed — you are the rider, passenger, or witness.
Train accident
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A train has derailed, collided, or hit a person or vehicle. You are on board or nearby.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hit-by-vehicle cyclists always need evaluation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Vomiting, amnesia, or limb deformity needs urgent care.