OMAHA — A bicyclist is in the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by an Omaha city bus.

Authorities say the collision happened Monday evening in east Omaha.

Bus driver Larry Dixson says he saw the accident coming as he was turning onto 30th Street and the bicyclist pulled out of a driveway, but could do little to avoid it. Dixson says he slammed on the brakes, which locked up.

Dixson says the cyclist hit his head on the bus’ door and flew off the bike. The bike then skidded under the bus.

No passengers were on the bus at the time of the crash. Dixson was not injured.