University of Wisconsin student Raymond Rosing remains in stable condition after being hit by two cars while riding his bicycle Sunday night.

Rosing was taken to the UW Hospital, and while he did not expect to be released Monday, he appeared to be in good spirits during a phone interview.

"I'm just in a lot of [physical] pain," Rosing said from his hospital room. "It's pretty constant … but I don't think it's too serious."

Around 8:26 p.m. Sunday, the 21-year-old was heading home on the 100 block of North Mills Street. Upon crossing the street, Rosing was hit by a vehicle and thrown off his bicycle into the next lane, where he was hit by another vehicle and dragged for some distance before onlookers flagged the vehicle to stop.

While Rosing did not know the full extent of his condition, he said he suffered at least a bruised ankle, a broken tooth and possibly the mark of a tire track on his head.

Rosing did not know when he will be released.

Due to the nature of the accident, Rosing also could not recall the events of the incident but admitted he was not wearing his helmet at the time.

"He's very fortunate to have survived it without further damage," Madison Police Public Information Officer Mike Hanson said.

While Hanson couldn't give specific numbers, he said it is "safe to say" bicycle and motor vehicle collisions occur nearly every day, adding many accidents occur due to inattentiveness.

Doug Czaplicki, a mechanic and sales person at local bicycle store Budget Bicycle Cener, noted while the store informs paying customers of certain safety precautions, he has seen bicyclists who disregard the rules.

"Common sense is a big thing," he said. "I know there's a lot of kids that just buy a bike and do whatever. They think if they're not a car, they can do anything."

Some of the safety tips Czaplicki suggested include using well-lit roads whenever possible, wearing a helmet and using lights, which work better than reflectors.

Accidents can be avoided, Hanson said, if bicyclists and vehicle drivers alike pay attention to signs and other rules of the road.

"The roadway can be dangerous but … rules are in place to follow," he added. "They're in place to prevent those crashes."

Additionally, Hanson said the police department is writing up reports for the case, and is in the process of investigating possible charges against the victim and drivers.