MONROE COUNTY, Indiana — An Indiana University student was critically injured in a crash while riding a bicycle in Monroe County Friday afternoon.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the 19-year-old student was riding near North Bottom Road and West Maple Grove Road , about seven miles north of Bloomington, around 3:45 p.m. Dec. 5 when he was struck by a Honda Accord.

The cyclist was taken to IU Health Bloomington Hospital, where he was reported to be in critical condition.

Police say the 20-year-old driver of the Accord remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has video of the incident is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 812-349-2781.

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