Oakland , CA : Bicyclist hit and injured by Motorist and both men robbed of their wallets after collision on Wednesday , January 14th 2015

A Northern California bicyclist and the truck driver who hit him were both robbed by bystanders following the collision.

The Oakland Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/1G1CXwk ) that 25-year-old Greg Lowrie was hit by a truck at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday in West Oakland as he was riding his bike to a health center.

Lowrie was born with a heart defect and requires regular medical care.

Authorities say that after an 81-year-old motorist hit Lowrie, throwing him about 30 feet, he stopped and was helping him.

It was then that the two men had their wallets stolen.

His mother, Maggie Lowrie says her son was unconscious Wednesday evening. His condition Thursday morning was not immediately available.

Police say Lowrie may have rode into the intersection against a red light when he was hit. No arrests have been made in the thefts.






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Bicyclist hit by motorist in California; both men robbed of their wallets following collision