Bicyclist Ticketed After Being Hit By Vehicle

On 07/31/2020, Mt. Carmel Police and Wabash General EMS were notified of a vehicle accident involving a bicyclist at 3rd and Walnut Street.  Upon arrival, a witness stated that Jennifer L. Swift was riding a bicycle westbound in the 200 block of W. 3rd Street when she struck a 2018 Jeep Wrangler being driven by John D. Burton.  A camera system provided by a witness showed Swift disobey the traffic control device.  Swift was injured in the accident and was transported to Wabash General Hospital.  Police cited Swift for disobeying a traffic control device.  The driver of the Jeep was not injured.