Gary Caldwell, senior pastor for the First Baptist Church of Piedmont and church staff member, Eric Johnson, were struck from behind by a Ford F-150 pickup while cycling near 150th Street and Piedmont Road today around 12:45 PM. As of this afternoon, Mr. Caldwell is listed as being in serious condition and Mr. Johnson was listed as being in good condition.
Police are investigating the case but the driver was not ticked at the scene. Police say they will turn over their investigation results to the District Attorney for review.
Below is a video report for Piedmont Today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nPGTGTWkh4
Additional information can be found in the following stories:
http://www.piedmonttoday.com/city/two-cyclists-hit-on-piedmont-road/
http://www.koco.com/news/30612081/detail.html