Box-Truck Driver Runs Control, Kills Rider
A box-truck driver disregarded traffic control on Manhattan Avenue and hit a 31-year-old e-bike rider head-on. The rider suffered fatal crush injuries to the head.
What We Know
According to the police report, a box-truck driver going south on Manhattan Avenue disregarded traffic control and hit a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike north head-on. The rider was ejected and killed, with crush injuries to the head. Police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” as a contributing factor.
People
Bicyclist killed
Age 31; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Truck
2019 PTRB-TRUCK/BUS; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Right Front Bumper; Driver license status: Licensed
SUV
2017 FORD -CAR/SUV; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Left Rear Bumper; Damage: Left Rear Bumper
Bike
ARROW; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Traffic Control Disregarded; Second contributing factor: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion
Where
Manhattan Ave
Press Articles
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