The mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania was injured while riding a motorcycle in New Jersey. WGAL.com reports that a box truck ran through a stop sign and hit the rider while he was on his BMW motorcycle. The mayor was wearing a helmet and other protective gear. However, he suffered a fractured collarbone, several fractured ribs and lung
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New Jersey Pedestrian Hit by Truck
According to a news report in The Jersey Journal, a pedestrian was hospitalized with injuries after he was struck by a truck at the 2200 block of 74th Street in North Bergen, New Jersey. The cause of the accident and extent of the injuries were not noted in the article. Many pedestrian accidents involving motor vehicles are the
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Bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
More than 2,000 Felt bicycles manufactured in 2009 are being recalled. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the fork steer tube can break causing the rider to become injured. So far there have been at least seven injuries reported as a direct result of the product’s defect. The models included in this recall are
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Woman Killed in SUV New Jersey Rollover Accident
A 25-year-old woman from Commercial Township was killed in an SUV rollover accident, according to NJ.com. The article reports that she was ejected from the SUV when it rolled over. The 23-year-old driver of the 1994 Ford Explorer was traveling on Buckshutem Road near Dividing Creek Road when he lost control of the vehicle. The investigation
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Teenager Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision
A 15-year-old Pennsylvania youth was killed in a hit-and-run accident while riding his bicycle. WFMZ-TV reports that the teenager suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle and thrown off his bike. Investigators determined that the accident was “accidental” and no charges will be filed. Many bicycle accidents occur because a car driver fails to make
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