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Bicyclist seriously injured after being struck by car in south central El Paso

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EL PASO, Texas -- A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured Tuesday night in south central El Paso.

It happened around 7 p.m. in the 4200 block of Alameda at the intersection with Washington Street.

The bicyclist, identified by police as 38-year-old Joseph Cruz, remained hospitalized on Wednesday with life-threatening injuries.

Investigators said Cruz was riding his bike through the intersection when he was struck by a car attempting to turn from Alameda onto Washington.

Authorities did not indicate whether the car driver might face any charges in the incident.

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