Cyclist injured after being pulled by motorcycle across Broadway Bridge

Police say a 47-year-old cyclist was being pulled along by a motorcycle when he fell and suffered a head injury.

Saskatoon police say charges are pending

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Emergency services gathered at the Broadway Bridge in Saskatoon, where a cyclist was injured after allegedly deciding to let his friend pull him along on a motorcycle on Saturday night. (Leisha Grebinski/CBC News)

Police say a 47-year-old cyclist was being pulled along by his friend on a motorcycle when he fell and suffered a major head injury in Saskatoon on Saturday.

The man allegedly lost control of his bike as it gained momentum travelling northbound behind the motorcycle on the Broadway Bridge at about 9:40 p.m. CST.

According to police, the cyclist fell and hit the bridge deck, causing him to suffer a head injury and a "road rash."

He was transported to hospital by ambulance.

Police said the incident is still under investigation and charges are pending.