A 43-year-old Kirkland man who was hit by a pick-up truck while riding his bicycle was in stable condition at Harborview Medical Center after the accident in Redmond around 8:30 a.m. July 2.

The driver, a 48-year-old man whose name was not released, was not injured and there was no indication that drugs or alcohol were factors.

No criminal charges will be filed for the driver because “there was no ill intent on his part,” said Redmond Police Department spokesperson Jim Bove.

Both the driver and cyclist were traveling eastbound on the 144th block of Old Redmond Way when the truck took a right turn and collided with the bike. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and traveling in the bike lane. He was in stable condition last Wednesday after suffering a punctured lung, head trauma and eye trauma. The injuries were believed to be non-life threatening.

“With serious head injuries like this, it is a constant reminder to wear a bike helmet at all times. It very well may have saved his life,” Bove said. “Whether you are driving a vehicle or riding a bike, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings, especially this time of the year when there are more bicycles on the road.”