Bicyclist in critical condition after being struck by vehicle Tuesday morning in Indio

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - A 71-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Indio.

The crash happened at around 10:20 a.m. at the intersection of Monroe Street and Avenue 42.

Officers arrived on scene and found a bicyclist beneath a pickup truck involved, the Indio Police Department said.

The bicyclist sustained significant injuries and was transported by ambulance to Desert Regional Medical Center, where he is currently listed in critical condition.

Police confirmed the driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

The intersection of Monroe Street and Avenue 42 was closed during the investigation, but was reopened just before 1:00 p.m.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. At this time, DUI is not suspected to be a factor, police confirmed.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Indio Police Department Traffic Division at (760) 391-4057.