The 27-year-old mountain biker was struck by a bullet when riding near dusk in a heavily-wooded area open to hunting.

A scary accident unfolded near Hopkinton, N.H., last week when a hunter fired a shot shortly before dark. Around 4:20 p.m., a 27-year-old woman heard a gunshot then realized she’d been hit by a bullet.

Officials have released few details about the incident, but all signs point to a hunter who did not follow one of the primary rules of gun safety: Be sure of your target and what’s beyond.

The woman was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from a hospital on the same day as the incident.

Shot While Biking

According to a press release, the woman was riding on Hall Road on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ property. Deer season began a few weeks before, and an official on…