Harry Cooper, 54, Is Bicyclist Hit By Dalton Police Officer Thursday Morning

  • Thursday, October 20, 2016
Dalton Police officer Allexis Rittenhouse hit  Earnest Harry Cooper, 54, of 216 North Easterling Street in Dalton, who was riding a bicycle in the intersection of Thornton Avenue and Cuyler Street early Thursday morning. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the crash.

The incident happened at 12:47 a.m.
Officer Rittenhouse was traveling northbound on Thornton Avenue when Mr. Cooper crossed the road traveling eastbound along Cuyler when he was hit. Preliminary indications are that Officer Rittenhouse had a green light and Mr. Cooper was crossing on a red light, police said. 
 
Mr. Cooper was transported to Hamilton Medical Center with significant injuries. He is in the Intensive Care Unit.
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