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Cyclist, Car Collide Near Forest Hills Station

A helmeted cyclist apparently traveling on the sidewalk and against traffic struck a car exiting the parking lot at 3593 Washington St.

[Editor's note: The original headline was changed to reflect that it isn't clear whose fault the accident was.]

Shortly before 12:55 p.m. Wednesday, a bicycle and car were involved in a head-on collision near the at a parking lot exit. beside 3593 Washington St. in Jamaica Plain.

According to the driver of the car, the cyclist said that he was riding on the sidewalk as he approached the parking lot at 3593 Washington St. The driver was exiting the lot in his Nissan Maxima. The driver, who was visibly upset by the incident, said that he did not see the cyclist until the moment of collision. The cyclist was traveling in the opposite direction of traffic.

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The helmeted accident victim lay prone and unmoving on the ground after the accident until the Boston Fire Department and paramedic units arrived. He was carefully strapped to a stretcher and removed to an ambulance.

Although the extent of the bicylist's injuries were unknown they did not appear to be life threatening and the motionless biker was clearly alert and able to move his arms. The bicycle's front wheel was badly twisted. The driver pointed out to Boston Police a newly bent license plate and scratches on his front bumper that he said were not there before the accident. A small crowd gathered around the downed cyclist and two young women and a young man were especially vigilant until the police arrived. 

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