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Man Broke Cyclist's Jaw With Closed Fist: Belmar PD Man Broke Cyclist's Jaw With Closed Fist: Belmar PD
Man Broke Cyclist's Jaw With Closed Fist: Belmar PD A 37-year-old Belmar man was arrested and charged with assaulting a cyclist, authorities announced this week. On Friday, Aug. 22, Anthony Alvear pulled in front of a pair of bicyclists in his dark blue Kia SUV, exited the vehicle and began shouting at them before he struck the bicyclist with a closed fist while he remained on his bicycle, Belmar police said. The bicyclist was taken to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation, having sustained a broken jaw, requiring surgery, police said. Alvear is charged with aggravated assault and was issued a summons for a noise violation, police said.
Wrong Way DUI Perth Amboy Driver Involved In Crash That Killed Cyclist: Police Wrong Way DUI Perth Amboy Driver Involved In Crash That Killed Cyclist: Police
Wrong Way DUI Perth Amboy Driver Involved In Crash That Killed Cyclist: Police A 20-year-old Perth Amboy driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in the death of a 71-year-old Kenilworth cyclist in Westfield on Monday, Aug. 4, authorities said. At 9:54 a.m., Anthony Velazquez was driving a 2016 Acura IDX east on West North Avenue when he entered the opposite lane of travel and crashed into a 2022 Ford Transit van traveling west, Westfield police said. The crash caused the Ford to overturn and onto the cyclist, who was traveling west on his bicycle along the side of the roadway, police said. The bicyclist, who has not been identified, was prono…
14-Year-Old Cyclist Killed In Crash: Somers Point PD 14-Year-Old Cyclist Killed In Crash: Somers Point PD
14-Year-Old Cyclist Killed In Crash: Somers Point PD A 14-year-old Egg Harbor Township cyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash with a car on Thursday, July 17 in Somers Point, authorities said. At 7:58 p.m., officers responded to Maryland Ave. and the Bike Path for a crash between a vehicle and a pedal cyclist, Somers Point police said. The 14-year-old was airlifted to Cooper Trauma Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the vehicle and three juvenile passengers were not injured, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.
Cyclist Struck By Careless Driver: Readington Twp PD Cyclist Struck By Careless Driver: Readington Twp PD
Cyclist Struck By Careless Driver: Readington Twp PD A 67-year-old Branchburg cyclist was injured after he was struck by a vehicle in Readington on Saturday, July 12, authorities said. At 11:20 a.m., officers responded to County Route 620 and Thor Solberg Road and found the cyclist lying alert and conscious in the middle of the intersection, Readington Township police said. The cyclist was signaling a left turn onto Thor Solberg Rd when he was struck by an 2014 Audi Q5 driven by a 74-year-old Whitehouse Station resident, police said. The driver of the Audi was issued summons for failure to yield and carless driving, police said. First respon…
Bicyclist Killed In Hartford Hit-Run Crash ID’d As 42-Year-Old Local Man Bicyclist Killed In Hartford Hit-Run Crash ID’d As 42-Year-Old Local Man
Bicyclist Killed In Hartford Hit-Run Crash ID’d As 42-Year-Old Local Man Authorities have identified the 42-year-old cyclist who was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash earlier this week. Nick Thompson was riding his bicycle along Main Street near the intersection with Capen Street in Hartford on Monday, April 7, when a vehicle rear-ended him and then crashed into a parked car, police said. The people inside ran away before officers arrived around 7:30 p.m. Paramedics rushed Thompson to a nearby hospital, but he was later pronounced dead. Tributes poured in on social media, where friends and community members shared memories they had with Thompson. Many descr…
Drunk Driver Hits Cyclist Along Route 22 In Readington: Police Drunk Driver Hits Cyclist Along Route 22 In Readington: Police
Drunk Driver Hits Cyclist Along Route 22 In Readington: Police A 60-year-old Lebanon man was arrested and charged with assault by automobile after he struck a cyclist while driving drunk in Readington on Monday, Feb. 11, authorities said. Officers responded to Route 22 near Green Gate Road and found a struck cyclist, a 55-year-old Milford resident, who was disoriented and sustained significant injuries, Readington police said. The driver, John Van-Lenten, approached the officers on scene and police said they detected the odor of alcohol and subsequently placed him under arrest for driving while intoxicated after failing sobriety tests. Van-Lenten was …
Cyclist Crashes Through Mercedes Windshield In Paramus (PHOTOS) Cyclist Crashes Through Mercedes Windshield In Paramus (PHOTOS)
Cyclist Crashes Through Mercedes Windshield In Paramus (Photos) A bicyclist avoided serious injuries after being struck by a Mercedes Benz in Paramus Wednesday morning, Aug. 28, police said. The 58-year-old cyclist, originally from Germany, was heading west on Ridgewood Avenue through Paramus Road when he was struck by a 60-year-old woman turning left onto Paramus Road north, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The cyclist smashed through the car's windshield and was hospitalized for evaluation. The injuries turned out to be minor. Photo(s) of the day, 08/28/2024: A bicyclist was struck by a passenger vehicle and seriously injured at the...…
Bicyclist, 35, Decapitated By Driver Who Ran Red Light In Elizabeth, Police Say Bicyclist, 35, Decapitated By Driver Who Ran Red Light In Elizabeth, Police Say
Bicyclist, 35, Decapitated By Driver Who Ran Red Light In Elizabeth, Police Say A 35-year-old cyclist was decapitated after he was struck by a vehicle that ran a red light in Elizabeth on the late evening of Sunday, Aug. 11, authorities said. The cyclist was crossing North Avenue and Spring Street when a 20-year-old driver ran a red light and struck him, decapitating him, a spokeswoman for the city said.  The cyclist's identity is being withheld, pending next of kin notification, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said. The driver remained on the scene, authorities said.
Cyclist Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Jersey City: Authorities Cyclist Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Jersey City: Authorities
Cyclist Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Jersey City: Authorities A cyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle in Jersey City on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 4, authorities said. At 4 p.m., Jersey City police responded to Marin Boulevard and 16th Street where a 2018 Hyundai Elantra collided with the bicyclist, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office, said. The driver attempted to turn left at the intersection when the crash occurred, Wallace-Scalfione said. The driver remained on the scene and called 911, Wallace-Scalfione said.  The bicyclist was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead soon after, Wallace-Scal…
Details Emerge In Pequannock Crash That Claimed Life Of Beloved Single Mom Details Emerge In Pequannock Crash That Claimed Life Of Beloved Single Mom
Details Emerge In Pequannock Crash That Claimed Life Of Beloved Single Mom Details have emerged in the Pequannock crash that claimed the life of a beloved single mom and injured a cyclist. Jill Altman Russo, 55, was walking near 229 Boulevard when she was struck by a black 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage driven by a 35-year-old woman around 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, Pequannock Township Police said. Russo was rushed to Chilton Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead a short time later. A second victim riding a bicycle was also hit and hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Meanwhile, thousands have been raised on a GoFundMe for Russo’s family, Da…
Cyclist Airlifted After Being Struck By Deer In Sussex County Cyclist Airlifted After Being Struck By Deer In Sussex County
Cyclist Airlifted After Being Struck By Deer In Sussex County A cyclist was airlifted with serious injuries after being hit by a deer in Sussex County Thursday night, authorities said. The deer hit the cyclist on Creek Road in Green Township just after 7 p.m., the local fire department said. The cyclist suffered a brief loss of consciousness and was airlifted to a local hospital, the department said. The Allamuchy Green First Aid Squad also assisted at the scene. Last evening as members prepared for our monthly drill, we were dispatched for a bicyclist down on Creek Road. Upon... Posted by Green Township Fire Department on Friday, August 20, 2…