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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…