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Kevil man injured in car vs. bicycle crash
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Kevil man injured in car vs. bicycle crash

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (KFVS) -  A Kevil man was injured Tuesday, October 9 when the bicycle he was riding was hit by a pick-up truck.

According to the McCracken County Sheriff's Department, Joseph R. Tune, 19, was going west on Cairo Road on his bicycle and Barry L. Collins was going west on Cairo Road in his pick-up. 

Just before turning onto Craven Drive, officers say Collins hit Tune. They say Collins did not see Tune on his bicycle due to the glare of the sun.

Tune was taken to an area hospital for his injuries.

The sheriff's department says further investigation showed Tune was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Tune was cited to court for operating a non-motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and possession of alcohol under 21.

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