Bicycle Helmet Use Important to Protect Bicycle Accident Victims
When cyclists travel the streets of New York City and other New York cities, riders face dangers that include impaired, distracted, speeding, and otherwise negligent drivers. Bicyclists are afforded none of the protections of passenger vehicle occupants, such as seat belts, airbags, and reinforced passenger compartments. Because … [Read more...]
NYPD Commissioner States That He is “More Afraid of Bikes Than Cars”
A news report published on streetsblog.org states that NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea informed news reporters that he is more frightened of e-bike riders and bicyclists than he is of motor vehicle drivers. The report states that the statement was shocking and opposes what his own law enforcement agency's statistics documents in terms … [Read more...]
Another Cyclist Struck and Severely Injured at the Dangerous Central Park West Intersection
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...]
24th Fatal Cycling Accident in New York City
According to an online news article posted on streetsblog.org, another tragic, fatal cycling accident occurred in New York City. The NYPD's initial accident report states that a truck driver struck and killed a 41-year-old cyclist who was traveling on First Avenue in East Harlem. The accident occurred Friday morning at … [Read more...]
Tragic, Fatal Bicycle Accident in Sunset Park
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...]
Tragic, Fatal Bus-Bicycle Accident in Brooklyn, New York
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - September 8, 2020 - According to an online news report from NYPost.com, a senior assistant district attorney was tragically killed in a bicycle accident involving a charter bus as she was traveling to work in Brooklyn, New York. The senior assistant district attorney worked for the Kings County Prosecutor's … [Read more...]
New York City DOT Announces New Cyclist Safety Program in the Bronx
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...]
Cycling Safety Advocates Call for a Bike Lane to Be Added on Verrazzano Bridge
STATEN ISLAND, NY - August 24, 2020 - According to an online news report published on SILive.com, cycling safety advocates launched an Internet petition pressing the MTA to implement a bicycle lane across the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. The online petition was initiated after a tweet of a cyclist riding a bike across the … [Read more...]
Crucial Bike Accident Injury Data From NYPD’s TrafficStat Database Restored
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...]
Fatal Bicycle Accident in Garden City, New York NYÂ
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...]
Police Capture Hit-and-Run Driver Who Mowed Down Bike Rider
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...]
Fatal Bicycle Accident on the Upper East Side
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...]
Fatal Bicycle Accident on Willis Avenue in Bronx, New York
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...]
Bicycle Rider Killed a Few Feet from Home in Staten Island
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...]
Bicycle Rider Sent to Hospital with Injuries Suffered in Crash
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...]
Hit-and-Run Crash Leaves One in Critical Condition in Holmes Beach
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...]
Killed by MTA Bus in New York City, New York
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...]
Community Board Looks to Make Cycling Safer
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...]
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Deaths Rise
Recent data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that, in 2008, the total number of individuals killed in any type of wreck dropped over two percent from 2017, to 36,600. While this is a positive development, these numbers are not completely positive. During the same time period, the number of … [Read more...]
NYC Bike Riders Hard: Bike Accident Rates in NYC Shoot Up 43%
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...]
Bicycle Accident Claims Life in Jacksonville, Florida (FL)
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...]
Increased Bike riders Means More Pedestrian Accidents
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...]
Brooklyn Bike Rider Lucky to be Alive After Getting Run Over by Van
BROOKLYN, New York — A dollar van loaded with passengers ran down a 42-year-old woman on a bicycle Saturday night. The driver of that van attempted to run away from the scene of the crash. The passengers on the dollar van reacted quickly and prevented the man from fleeing until police officers arrived at the scene. The responding … [Read more...]
Female Bicycle Rider Clinging to Life After Collision
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...]
Teenager on Bicycle Clinging to Life After Collision with Car in Queens
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...]
Fatal Bicycle Accident on Long Island
Collision with Vehicle Claims Bicycle Rider’s Life on Long Island HUNTINGTON STATION, Long Island, N.Y. — Law enforcement officers from Long Island opened an investigation into a fatal collision involving a motor vehicle and a bicycle rider. According to a report appearing online on nypost.com, the 32-year-old bicycle rider rode … [Read more...]
Driver Strikes and Kills Cyclist in Tragic Fort Meyers Crash, Then Flees the Scene
FORT MEYERS, FL- Nbc-2.com writes that a driver struck a cyclist on US-41 in Fort Meyers this week in an early morning crash. The driver then fled the scene. Reports indicate that the victim, a 55-year-old man, was cycling on the shoulder of the roadway when a northbound vehicle struck him. Responders rushed the injured man to the … [Read more...]
NYC Bill Would Give Bicyclists Three Feet of Space
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...]
Fatal Bicycle Accident on Cross Bay Boulevard
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...]
Staten Island Teen Critical after Bicycle Accident
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 16-year-old girl struck head-on by a vehicle in Staten Island lies in a hospital bed in critical condition. New York City police accident investigators said that the girl was riding her bike westerly on New Dorp Lane and tried to take a left-hand turn onto Titus Avenue when a Kia heading easterly on New Dorp … [Read more...]
Bicycle Accident in Long Island City, New York
QUEENS, N.Y. — A teenager riding his bicycle on a Queens street died horrifically when a dump truck ran him over. The collision killed the young man instantly. According to a news report by ABC 7 New York, the crash occurred in Long Island City on Borden Avenue on a Saturday afternoon. The truck driver was devastated and remained at … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Accident in New York City
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK – As reported in an online news article published by nyc.streetsblog.org, New York City Police are looking for a cyclist believed to have killed a Harlem pedestrian in a hit-and-run accident. According to the New York City Police Department (NYPD), a 60-year-old Harlem man was struck and killed by a cyclist … [Read more...]
Fatal Bicycle Accidents in Brooklyn & Staten Island
BROOKLYN AND STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK – According to an online news article published by www.nydailynews.com, two bicyclists were killed in separate accidents involving trucks on the same day. Two separate accidents involving bicyclists and trucks have resulted in fatal injuries. The first bicycle accident involving a truck … [Read more...]
Bicycle Messenger Killed in Manhattan Accident
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY – As reported online by gothamist.com, a 20-year-old woman sustained fatal injuries when she was struck by a truck in Manhattan. A recent bicycle accident in Manhattan left a 20-year-old bicycle messenger dead. The accident happened near the intersection of 6th Avenue and West 23rd Street when a truck hit … [Read more...]
Bicycle Rider Seriously Injured in a Head-on Collision
EAST HAMPTON, Long Island, N.Y. — A 40-year-old man crashed headlong into a car in a Long Island bicycle accident on Tuesday, June 17, 2019, according to a report in the East Hampton Star. Police received reports of the bicycle accident around 4:25 p.m. As the East Hampton Town Police persisted with their investigation into the … [Read more...]
Hit and Run Bicycle Accident in Suffolk County
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY. – According to a news report published online at abc7ny.com, a driver struck a teenager on a bicycle, then fled the scene in Suffolk County, New York. Authorities are still looking for the missing driver and are offering a cash reward to anyone who can provide information that leads to a suspect. The accident … [Read more...]
Food Delivery Worker Killed by Drunk Driver in Canarsie
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — New York Police Department accident investigators charged a 22-year-old mother with a slew of criminal offenses including vehicular manslaughter, speeding, and aggravated drunk driving after running down a food delivery person on an electric bicycle. The woman crashed into the e-bike rider and then plowed into a … [Read more...]
Bicycle Accident in Coram Results in Injuries
CORAM, New York — Suffolk County Police began investigating a serious bicycle crash that occurred on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, around 9 p.m. Newsday reported that the accident happened on North Ocean Avenue at the intersection of Route 112. Detectives from Suffolk County police department’s Sixth Squad will oversee the … [Read more...]
Bicycle Rider Critical After Accident
HICKSVILLE, Long Island, N.Y. — A teenaged bicycle rider remains hospitalized in critical condition after a vehicle crashed into him. According to a report appearing in Newsday, the bicycle accident happened around 9:40 p.m. The operator of the vehicle that collided with the bicycle was not injured in the crash and remained on scene. … [Read more...]
Fatal Bicycle Accident in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 29-year-old man, described as a bicycle enthusiast by his family, died from massive head trauma after he was struck by a 20-year-old man driving a Toyota Highlander. According to the New York Daily News, the man was riding his bike to meet with his father to watch a favorite cable television show Sunday night. New … [Read more...]
Man Severely Injured in Staten Island Bike Accident
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City Police Department accident reconstruction detectives began investigating a bicycle accident that left the 47-year-old bicycle rider severely injured. NYPD officers and EMS responded to the scene located at Wigham Street and Maryland Avenue at 3:09 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, according to … [Read more...]
NYC Pulls Electric Bicycles Due to Brake Issues
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Several people sustained severe personal injuries after they were violently thrown off of the Citi Bikes in 2019. Citi Bikes, the electric, pedal-assist bicycles were available for rent across New York City until a short time ago. The New York Daily News reports that Lyft, the company that owns and operates the Citi … [Read more...]
NYPD Officers Arrest Driver for Killing Bicycle Rider
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Officers from the New York Police Department arrested a 52-year-old Queens resident for striking a bicycle rider while operating an oil delivery truck on February 4, 2019 and driving away from the scene. The bicycle rider died from injuries sustained in the accident. The Gothamist.com stated that the accident scene … [Read more...]
Bicycle Hit-and-Run Accident in St. Petersburg
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...]
Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Williamsburg, New York
WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn, N.Y. — Cycling advocates and local politicians gathered Monday, March 4, 2019, to hold a vigil in honor of a 25-year-old female bike messenger from Brooklyn who died in a collision with a tanker truck according to Metro U.S. New York. The tanker driver drove away from the site of the crash. The crash … [Read more...]
Cyclists Blame Mayor de Blasio for Rise in Cycling Deaths
WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn, N.Y. — Professional bicycle messengers and transportation advocates rallied Monday, March 4, 2019, to memorialize one of their own who died in a hit-and-collision on February 28, 2019. The group held a vigil for the 25-year-old bike messenger who was run down by a tanker truck. The truck driver left the … [Read more...]
Cyclist Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in New Port Richey
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – According to Wfla.com, a man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash. The 43-year-old cyclist was on U.S. 19 when he was struck at about 8:40 in the evening. The driver, a 43-year-old man from Largo, was arrested after the police received a tip through Crime Stoppers. Hit-and-run drivers are … [Read more...]
Cyclist Killed in Accident in Bradenton
BRADENTON, FL – According to Bradenton.com , a man died given the fact that he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the road at the intersection of 301 Boulevard East and First Street. The victim was identified as a 37-year-old man from Bradenton. The victim was taken to the Blake Medical Center where he was later … [Read more...]
Local Businessman Killed While Cycling in Florida
NEW YORK – According to the dailyvoice.com, a man from Warwick, New York died in a car crash in Florida on Monday, February 18, 2019, at about 2:30 in the afternoon. The 65-year-old cyclist was riding on a sidewalk when he was hit by the 2012 Honda CRV that was operated by a 72-year-old man from PeeWee Valley, Kentucky. The Honda … [Read more...]
Fatal Bonita Beach Road Cycling Accident
FLORIDA – According to News-press.com, a cyclist was killed when two vehicles crashed into one another causing one car to veer onto the sidewalk along Bonita Beach Road where it struck the victim. The cyclist was identified as a 65-year-old man from Warwick, New York. The cyclist was declared dead at the scene of the crash. The … [Read more...]
Cyclist Killed in Crash on SR 60 in Hillsborough County, Florida
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – According to the tbreporter.com, a man from Dover was killed in an accident on State Road 60 when he was hit a pickup truck. The victim, 71-year-old Johnny F. Renshaw of Dover was riding a bike across the road when he was killed. Renshaw died at the scene. The incident occurred at about 7:05 in the evening in … [Read more...]
Cyclist in Gravesend Struck by Vehicle Dies of Injuries
GRAVESEND, NY – According to brooklynreporter.com, a woman who was hit by a car biking in Gravesend has died from the injuries that she sustained in the collision. The victim, Ms. Moses, 63, was struck by the vehicle on January 26, 2019, at about 7 in the evening while she was riding on Kings Highway. The vehicle that hit her was a … [Read more...]
Truck Strikes and Kills Cyclist in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, NY – According to Nbcnewyork.com, a cyclist was struck and killed in Midtown at about 5:53 in the morning. The victim was a 72-year-old man. The police found the victim in the road and unconscious next to his bike at 8th Avenue and 45th Street. The police stated that they believe that the cyclist was hit by a truck, but … [Read more...]
Cyclist Killed in St. Petersburg, Florida Crash
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – According to Wfla.com, a man riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at about 7:20 in the evening. The victim was hit by a Nissan Altima and died from his injuries. The crash took place on 64th Street South. The police have not released the identity of the man killed in the … [Read more...]
Driver Arrested for Hitting Cyclist in Brooklyn, New York
New York, NY- According to brooklynpaper.com, a woman was struck by a car while cycling in Brooklyn, New York. The cyclist claims that she was forced to swerve out of the bike lane because of a police vehicle that was parked in the bike lane. The injured woman says that she blames to police for the incident, and not the driver who … [Read more...]
Another Cyclist Died After Car Struck Cyclists in Davie
DAVIE, FL- According to the sun-sentinel.com, a cyclist died from injuries sustained when a car struck a group of cyclists. Carlos Rodriguez, 62, is the second cyclist to die following the crash. The crash took place at about 7:30 in the morning in the eastbound lanes of State Road 84. Denise Marsh, another cyclist, died around an … [Read more...]
Bicycle Accidents
New Jersey Bicycle Accident Lawyer Biking has become a popular sport in New Jersey, and more people than ever before are using bicycles to commute to work, or for leisure and exercise. Unfortunately, many motorists fail when it comes to sharing the road with cyclists. When this happens, a cyclist can be seriously hurt due to … [Read more...]
