Category Archives: Bicycle Accident
Boy Hit By SUV While Riding Bicycle
People of all ages ride bicycles on a regular basis. While riding a bike can be convenient, it can also be dangerous. Bikes are smaller than motor vehicles and even in the middle of the day, they can be hard for motorists to see. This can lead to an accident. While many bike crashes… Read More »
Man Killed In Bicycle Crash
Bicycles can be fun and exciting to ride, but they are lightweight and can easily crash. One bad move or one minor hazard in the roadway can cause a major accident. A rider can suffer major head trauma and even death. A New Jersey man was killed in a bicycle crash in Bergen County…. Read More »
Bicyclist Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck
Riding bikes is a favorite pastime of many children. Bicycles provide fun and adventure for kids who cannot yet legally drive, plus they allow riders to get to school, friends’ houses, and other desirable destinations. However, bicycles are small and can be unpredictable. These issues make accidents more likely, and unfortunately, a crash with… Read More »
Surge In Bicycling Requires New Laws, Protections
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a lot of new trends—good and bad. With gyms closed early last year due to quarantines, New Jersey residents sought out other ways to stay fit. One of those ways is bicycling. While this might seem like great news, the bicycling trend has also led to an increase… Read More »
Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide For Fatal Hit And Run
Bicyclists may be getting a lot of exercise, but they face a lot of dangers on the roadways. They share streets with motor vehicles and all it takes is one wrong maneuver to cause a fatal bicycle accident. Sadly, this was recently the case in New Jersey. A motorist hit a bicycle on Shunpike… Read More »
New York Jets Assistant Coach Killed In Bicycle Accident
Whether you ride a bicycle for fun or sport, you are putting your life at risk every time you hop on one. The dangers are especially pronounced when you ride a bicycle in traffic with larger vehicles. A crash can be catastrophic or even fatal. A bicycle accident has led to fatality for an… Read More »
Pickup Truck Fatally Hits Bicyclist In Franklin Township
Bicycles are a great form of transportation for getting exercise, but they’re not always safe. They’re smaller than other vehicles, and not all drivers know how to act around bicycles. Some are aggressive toward them, while others hit them for other reasons. Unfortunately, many bicycle accidents result in fatality. Sadly, this was recently the… Read More »
Former New Jersey Nets Player Paralyzed In Bicycling Accident
Riding a bicycle is a great form of exercise and an effective form of transportation for those without cars. However, bike riding is not without its dangers. Bicycles and vehicles often share the roadways, which increases the risk of a bicyclist getting injured in a crash. A former basketball player for the New Jersey… Read More »
Man Killed in Hit and Run Crash
Many people use bicycles as their main form of transportation. While bicycles can be fun to ride and offer exercise, they can be dangerous. Many motorists do not look out for bicycles while driving on the roadways. They often hit them, causing serious injuries and even death. A bicycle accident can be even more… Read More »
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
Many New Jersey residents choose bicycles as their preferred form of transportation. Riding a bike is a great form of exercise, but it’s not without its risks. Riding on roads with vehicles can be dangerous and even deadly. In 2018, 857 bicyclists in the United States died in crashes. Unlike cars and other vehicles,… Read More »
