SISTERS, OR -- A bicyclist was rescued Sunday morning after crashing down a 15' cliff on McKenzie Pass, outside Sisters. The rider said he was cut off by another bike while going about 40 miles an hour on Highway 242, just after 11 a.m.

Crews from the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District performed a low-angle rope rescue and used a new progress capture device to bring the cyclist up to the road in a basket. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports bicycle deaths are highest during summer months between June and September. The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District reminds bicyclists to ride responsibly, wear a proper fitting helmet and other safety gear to protect yourself and make you more visible to other bicyclists and motorists. Additionally, all states require bicyclists to follow the same rules and responsibilities on the roadway as motorists.