Chattanooga, TN : Harry Cooper, 54, Is Bicyclist Hit By Dalton Police Officer Thursday Morning on Thursday, 20th October 2016

Dalton Police officer Allexis Rittenhouse hit Earnest Harry Cooper, 54, of 216 North Easterling Street in Dalton, who was riding a bicycle in the intersection of Thornton Avenue and Cuyler Street early Thursday morning. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the crash.

m. Officer Rittenhouse was traveling northbound on Thornton Avenue when Mr. Cooper crossed the road traveling eastbound along Cuyler when he was hit. Preliminary indications are that Officer Rittenhouse had a green light and Mr. Cooper was crossing on a red light, police said.

Mr. Cooper was transported to Hamilton Medical Center with significant injuries. He is in the Intensive Care Unit.

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Harry Cooper, 54, Is Bicyclist Hit By Dalton Police Officer Thursday Morning