Mount Carmel man injured in bicycle accident still in serious condition

BY JUSTIN STRAWSER (staff writerjustin_s@newsitem.com)
Published: July 1, 2009

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ATLAS - The Mount Carmel man who was injured after his bicycle was clipped by a car Friday afternoon was still listed in serious condition Monday evening at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, according to a nursing supervisor.

Robert Seibert, 67, was traveling northbound on Route 61 shortly before 4:15 p.m. Friday when the silver and red Mt. Fury Roadmaster bicycle he was riding was hit by a white Nissan Murano driven northbound by Rose Marie Ditchey, of Mount Carmel, on Route 61 near the entrance to Cole's Hardware, Atlas.

Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Matt Filarski was the responding officer and was unable to be reached Tuesday evening for further comment on the accident, which was still under investigation Friday night.

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7 posted comments

I wish there were more details about just what happened to cause this unfortunate accident. I know many drivers become impatient with cyclists on the road and drivers actions sometimes imperil the cyclist.

I'm not 100% sure about this, but don't cyclist have the same rights and obligations on the road as do motorists?

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FY,  07/04/09 08:33
I know a lot of people are praying for you, Robert and for a speedy recovery! Get Well Soon! And if anyone else is reading Please say a few extra prayers for Billy, he's also at Geisinger having a third open-heart surgery and has Agent Orange. God's Love and Mercy to both men!
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Susan S.,  07/02/09 07:18
I'm praying for him. I am so used to seeing him riding around on his bike. I hope he gets well soon.
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Pam,  07/01/09 05:05
the gods are working against me on the c. Down in Shamkin the c rpair place hours are 1830 - 2130. c if u can talk mom into doing the exercise & whenshe's done laughing u'll have ur ans
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den,  07/01/09 03:59
God Bless You ! I am praying for you , and wishing you a speedy recovery.This man is 67 yrs old and on a fixed income,which is not enough obviously to live on, and out trying to make a few extra dollars and being laughed @ for it.Why ?????? because he is not a rich man.... people quit judging people by there cover, and judge by the inside...the world would be a better place...help The man instead of making fun of him......MCA resident
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P.Miller,  07/01/09 12:48
How do I access past police blotter stories? Can only get July 1st.
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Jim,  07/01/09 09:58
God bless this man!!! I'm praying for you buddy! This man puts alot of people to shame! His 67 yrs old still earning a buck collecting cans and gets laughed at for it. I can say I'm very proud of him....
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mca resident,  07/01/09 09:35
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