A Jefferson man was Life Flighted to Des Moines following a car versus bicycle accident on Thursday.

Greene County Sheriff Steve Haupert says at 8:09am, 25 year-old Alicia Leanne Paup of Jefferson was traveling west on 230th Street between Jefferson and Scranton when she failed to see 51 year-old Scott Andrew Carroll of Jefferson on a bicycle and hit him with her 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix which sent Carroll into the north ditch.  The impact broke off the Pontiac’s right side mirror.

Haupert states that Carroll was riding on the white line near the shoulder area and was able to call 911 for assistance.  The 51 year-old victim was transported to Greene County Medical Center by Greene County Emergency Medical Services with injuries to his right side.  He was then taken by Life Flight to Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines and is in stable condition.  Haupert comments that Carroll was not wearing a helmet but sustained no head injuries.

Haupert notes that Paup was not injured in the accident and has been charged with steering to close to a bicyclist and failure to maintain control.  Damage was done to the right front quarter panel of the Pontiac and a broke right side mirror.

Haupert points out that this is the first bicycle accident since he became sheriff and recommends that people who are traveling on a bicycle wherever four-wheeled vehicles are also traveling should wear a helmet and have flashing front and rear lights to alert drivers.

The Sheriff’s office was assisted by Greene County EMS, Scranton Fire Department and Greene County Secondary Roads.