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.

A cyclist was decapitated in Elizabeth.
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Sam Barron

08/12/2024 10:42 a.m.

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.

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