Mesa, AZ (January 19, 2026) – Emergency responders were called to the scene of an incident involving an injured bicyclist near the intersection of S Gilbert Rd and E Balsam Ave late on Saturday night, according to dispatch reports.
The incident occurred around 9:07 p.m. on January 17, when multiple callers reported a male cyclist with visible injuries to his face and arms near the intersection. The individual was seen traveling southbound toward Broadway shortly after the incident. Authorities believe the injuries may have resulted from either a fall or a possible collision with a vehicle.
Mesa emergency crews arrived shortly after the initial reports and began evaluating the man’s condition. At the time of the call, no weapons were reported, and no vehicle was immediately identified at the scene, raising concerns that the cyclist may have been struck and the driver fled the area.
Details on the extent of the cyclist’s injuries or whether he was transported to a hospital have not yet been made public. The investigation remains open as officials work to determine the exact nature of the incident and whether a vehicle was involved.
Our thoughts are with the injured individual, and we hope for a quick and complete recovery.
