By Hawaii 24/7 Staff
Fire/rescue crews responded to a 12:01 p.m. alarm Thursday (Dec 7) to Mana Road about 3-4 miles from Mamalahoa Highway (Route 19) in Waimea for a mountain bicycle accident.
A 53 year-old man visiting from San Francisco was mountain biking along with his spouse when he lost control and fell onto the unpaved roadway. Although the rider was wearing a safety helmet he sustained a head injury and went unconcious. Bystanders along with an off-duty fire department member performed CPR on the victim.
Several emergency vehicles including Chopper Two were dispatched to the scene. A medic unit from Waimea transported the victim in critical condition to North Hawaii Community Hospital.
The police are investigating the accident.
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