By james art 
MESA, Ariz. — A bicyclist was seriously injured after being hit by an SUV early Saturday morning in Mesa.
Mesa police say they were called to the area along South Avenue just west of Gilbert Road just after midnight for the reported crash.
When they arrived, they found that a bicycle and a jeep were involved in the accident.
The cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
It’s unclear if the driver of the SUV was taken to a hospital.
Police believe the SUV was eastbound on South Avenue when it left the roadway and struck the bicyclist on the sidewalk.
The SUV then hit a light pole, a bus stop and a block wall before coming to a stop.
Police say the driver was tested for potential impairment, but did not say if they believe the driver was impaired when the crash occurred.
Test results are pending.
The crash investigation is ongoing.
