A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle yesterday afternoon in Roane County.

Law enforcement and medics went to the scene near the intersection of Highway 70 and Swan Pond Road.

Officers say the bicyclist, 46-year-old Jason Guzman, was heading east when a Chevy Tahoe operated by 79-year-old Morton Wakeland hit Guzman with the mirror on the side of the automobile.

The impact caused Guzman to crash.

Guzman was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries.

Police stopped Wakeland about a mile from the scene on West Race Street. He reportedly was unaware that his vehicle made contact with the bicyclist.

The incident remains under investigation. There is no word yet of any charges.