A St. Joseph teenager escaped serious injury Wednesday afternoon after running her bicycle into the side of a moving vehicle.

St. Joseph Police Officer Scott Vanover said the 15-year-old girl was riding her bike west on Corby St. just before 2 p.m. when she failed to stop at a stop sign and ran into the side of a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Harry Rowland who was southbound on 11th St.

The teen was thrown from her bicycle after hitting the side of the truck.  She was not wearing a helmet.

Vanover said she sustained only minor injuries.

“Minor scraps and abrasions to both knees, right shoulder, and left elbow,” Vanover said.

She was not taken to the hospital and no tickets were issued.

Vanover said it’s important for bicyclists to remember to follow the rules of the roadway.

“Bicyclists are supposed to follow the same rules of the road as cars,” he said. “Obey all posted stop signs, traffic signals, electronic signals and look before you cross the road.