Two bicyclists were seriously injured Thursday when a distracted driver crashed into them from behind in Ypsilanti Township, Washtenaw County sheriff's deputies said.
A 23-year-old Dexter man was traveling west on South Congress Street when his car crossed the center line and hit the men at about 1:46 p.m., deputies said.
The bicyclists, ages 28 and 30, were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, where they are listed in stable condition, sheriff's department spokesman Derrick Jackson said.
The driver and his passenger weren't injured in the accident, which occurred west of Stevens Drive, deputies said. According to Jackson, the driver told investigators he looked down for a moment prior to the collision.
"We're not sure exactly what distracted him at this point," Jackson said.
Jackson did not know whether the bicyclists were wearing helmets. He said alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in the accident.
Jackson is asking any witnesses to call Det. Douglas McMullen at (734) 973-4482.
Lee Higgins is a reporter for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at (734) 623-2527 and e-mail at leehiggins@annarbor.com.
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