New York City, New York- A news article posted on westsiderag.com states that a cyclist was struck by a car at approximately 10:45 PM last Saturday night. The bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of W. 65th St. and Central Park West. According to the NYPD, the motorist was driving southbound along Central Park West. The … [Read more...] about Another Cyclist Struck and Severely Injured at the Dangerous Central Park West Intersection

According to the nydailynews.com and other news sources, a dedicated nurse from Brooklyn was tragically killed in a morning collision with a motorcycle as she was biking home after her overnight shift work at a local hospital. The bicycle accident occurred in Sunset Park at approximately 7:30 in the morning. According to … [Read more...] about Tragic, Fatal Bicycle Accident in Sunset Park

BRONX, NY - September 2, 2020 - According to an online news report on MSN.com, the New York City Department of Transportation advertised a new initiative attempting to improve safety for cyclists in Bronx, New York. The news article states that the new campaign will not include typical pedestrian safety improvements such as … [Read more...] about New York City DOT Announces New Cyclist Safety Program in the Bronx

NEW YORK, NY - August 24, 2020 - According to an online news report published on streetsblog.org, an NYPD spokeswoman praised Streetsblog for informing the law enforcement agency about a "mysterious disappearance" of the agency's bicycle accident injury statistics. Streetsblog, a 501c3 non-profit organization, informs the public … [Read more...] about Crucial Bike Accident Injury Data From NYPD’s TrafficStat Database Restored

Alleged Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Bicycle Accident in Garden City, New York NY GARDEN CITY, NY - August 17, 2020 - According to a news story on Patch.com, a man from Florida was arrested on numerous charges in Garden City, New York, on Friday afternoon. The police officers handling the case allege the Florida man drove a bucket … [Read more...] about Fatal Bicycle Accident in Garden City, New York NY 

SELDEN, Long Island, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police Detectives report on a hit-and-run crash that severely injured a 76-year-old female bike rider and arrested the man they suspect fled from the scene. The man detectives charged is a 36-year-old male from Selden. According to the Daily Voice from Nassau County, the man accused of the … [Read more...] about Police Capture Hit-and-Run Driver Who Mowed Down Bike Rider

UPPER EAST SIDE, MANHATTAN, NY – June 16, 2020 – According to an online news article posted on abc7ny.com, a fatal bicycle accident occurred on the Upper East Side.  The cyclist was hit by an MTA bus, according to the news report.  The bicycle accident happened at approximately 9 a.m. near East 59th Street and Fifth Avenue.  MTA … [Read more...] about Fatal Bicycle Accident on the Upper East Side

BRONX, NY - According to an online news report published on StreetsBlog.org, a bicyclist was fatally injured in a pedestrian accident at an intersection in Bronx, New York. The fatal accident is the fifth fatal cyclist accident in 2020. The news reports that the New York Police Department provided some details about the tragic … [Read more...] about Fatal Bicycle Accident on Willis Avenue in Bronx, New York

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 79-year-old man died at the hands of a person driving a truck with a revoked license on Staten Island. According to a report appearing in the New York Daily News, the doomed bicycle rider was less than one-half of a city block from his home when he was run down. Family and friends remembered the 79-year-old … [Read more...] about Bicycle Rider Killed a Few Feet from Home in Staten Island

NORTH AMITYVILLE, Long Island, N.Y. — A bicycle rider sustained severe injuries in a collision with a teenage motorist. According to a report published by the Daily Voice, the bicycle accident happened at the intersection of Walnut Road and New Highway in North Amityville. Witnesses reported the crash around 8:15 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Bicycle Rider Sent to Hospital with Injuries Suffered in Crash

HOLMES BEACH, FL- Islander.org writes that a man from Bradenton is currently in critical condition after a crash on the Anna Maria Island Bridge. The victim was identified as a 61-year-old man who was reportedly cycling across the bridge, which is part of Manatee Avenue West. The cyclist was on the west side of the bridge when the … [Read more...] about Hit-and-Run Crash Leaves One in Critical Condition in Holmes Beach

BROOKLYN, New York — A 67-year-old man was struck and killed by an MTA bus Tuesday afternoon in Brooklyn. Authorities said that the bicycle rider was going north on Rogers Avenue and was hit by the bus when he tried to turn left on Clarendon Road. According to the New York Post, the incident happened around 4:30 in the afternoon. The … [Read more...] about Killed by MTA Bus in New York City, New York

NYC- The westsiderag.com writes that Community Board 7 is looking to install more protected bike lanes in an effort to increase safety and mobility during the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was held virtually this week, and the committee discussed plans to create temporary bike lanes so that residents can more easily get out and ride … [Read more...] about Community Board Looks to Make Cycling Safer

MANHATTAN, New York — The number of injuries bicycle riders sustained from March 9 through March 15 shot up 43 percent, according to nycstreetsblog.org. The Mayor of New York City strongly encouraged commuters to find alternate means of transportation to and from work daily instead of cramming onto MTA trains as a method of trying to … [Read more...] about NYC Bike Riders Hard: Bike Accident Rates in NYC Shoot Up 43%

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was called to respond to a severe collision between a man on a bicycle and a motor vehicle on the west side of Jacksonville. The bicycle rider did not survive the crash. According to a report filed by First Coast News, deputies responded to the fatal bike accident scene around … [Read more...] about Bicycle Accident Claims Life in Jacksonville, Florida (FL)

NEW YORK, New York — Subways in New York are nearly empty. Yet, people are still going to work, and they are choosing bike-sharing rides to get there. According to an article appearing in the New York Post, people who once relied on the subway are turning to services like Citibike to get to their jobs. The increase in bike riders on … [Read more...] about Increased Bike riders Means More Pedestrian Accidents

BROOKLYN, New York — EMS raced a female bicycle rider to Kings County Hospital in a harrowing attempt to save the woman’s life according to a report appearing on ABC 7 New York. The woman continues to fight for her life after the horrific accident. Few details concerning the accident were released by the New York Police Department … [Read more...] about Female Bicycle Rider Clinging to Life After Collision

QUEENS, New York — A 17-year-old teenager remains hospitalized in critical condition after a 22-year-old male crashed into him at the intersection near Park Lane South and Woodhaven Boulevard. The intersection is situated near Forest Park, according to an article appearing in the New York Post. The bicycle accident happened around … [Read more...] about Teenager on Bicycle Clinging to Life After Collision with Car in Queens

NEW YORK, NY- The nydailynew.com writes that the City Council is considering a bill that would force drivers to stay three feet away from cyclists on New York City's roadways. The current law is somewhat vague regarding the amount of space a driver must give cyclists. The language says drivers must stay a "safe" distance from people … [Read more...] about NYC Bill Would Give Bicyclists Three Feet of Space

QUEENS, NY- Newyork.cbslocal.com writes that a cyclist was struck and killed on Cross Bay Boulevard. The victim was found on the roadway in the late afternoon and was unresponsive. The 65-year-old was hit by an SUV while he was traveling north close to Fourth Road. One of the residents in the area said they heard the crash. The … [Read more...] about Fatal Bicycle Accident on Cross Bay Boulevard

PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg police are searching for a black Mazda sedan that investigators suspect was involved in a hit-and-run crash that severely injured a bicycle rider. Fox News 13 reports that the crash happened back on March 7, 2019. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement officers continue to pursue a suspect. … [Read more...] about Bicycle Hit-and-Run Accident in St. Petersburg