CUMMING — A man was hospitalized Friday after he collided with a van while riding a bicycle along the side of Veterans Memorial Boulevard.

The incident occurred about 3 p.m. at the intersection with Industrial Park Drive as the van driver was preparing to turn right onto Veterans Memorial.

The driver had reportedly just pulled up to the stop sign when the bicycle struck the side of the vehicle.

Witnesses said the bicycle was traveling north along the sidewalk when the man pedaled into the van as it pulled forward.   

The impact, which was strong enough to shatter the windshield of the van, sent the man over the hood and into the road.

The man, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered visible head injuries.

As of Friday night, no charges had been filed and the incident remained under investigation by Cumming police.