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Bicycle Safety
Police & Fire
Man Critically Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Hudson Valley
A man was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in the region. The incident occurred in Ulster County around 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, in the town of Woodstock near the intersection of Maverick Road. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 68-year-old Kingston man was riding his bike and traveling south on Route 375 when he was struck by an unknown vehicle that fled the scene. The man was transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie, Nevel said. He is listed in critical but stabl…
Police & Fire
Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother
The mugshot was released for the Woodstown man accused of driving drunk, killing an NHL star and his brother. The Salem County Correctional Facility released the mugshot of 43-year-old Sean Higgins to Newsweek. Higgins was charged with two counts of death by auto in the Thursday, Aug. 29 crash that killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Johnny, 31, played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames. Matthew, 29, was a boys hockey head coach at the brothers' alma mater of Gloucester Catholic High School. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among countless ho…
Sports
NHL Star, Brother On Bikes Killed By Drunk Driver In NJ Right Before Sister's Wedding: Troopers
An NHL star and his brother from Salem County were killed by a suspected drunk driver one day before their sister's wedding, authorities said. Johnny Gaudreau of Carneys Point and Matthew Gaudreau of Pedricktown died on Thursday, Aug. 29, a state police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. Troopers responded to the crash near milepost 11.1 on County Route 551 in Oldmans Township at around 8:19 p.m. Sean Higgins of Woodstown was accused of driving drunk during the crash. The 43-year-old was charged with two counts of death by auto. Johnny Gaudreau, 31, played 11 N…
Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Riding Bicycle Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Residential Roadway In Hudson Valley
Police are investigating a crash in which a boy was killed on a residential roadway in the Hudson Valley. It happened around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 in Rockland County. That's when the bicyclist was struck by a vehicle in the village of Pomona at the intersection of High Mountain Road and Overlook Road. Upon arrival, units discovered the vehicle with the 13-year-old boy underneath the vehicle, said Chief John Gould Jr. of the town of Haverstraw Police Department. The operator of the vehicle remained on scene and called for Emergency Services. …
News
Gordon Ramsay 'Lucky To Be Here' After New England Accident Leaves Him Hospitalized
Gordon Ramsay has a message for bicyclists who may be considering forgoing their helmet: don’t. The world-renowned celebrity chef, restaurateur, and reality TV star took to social media Saturday, June 15, to issue a public service announcement after suffering a “really bad” bicycle accident during a recent ride in Connecticut. “It really shook me and honestly, I’m lucky to be here,” the 57-year-old Ramsay said in a video shared on his official TikTok and Instagram accounts. On Instagram, he included a post-crash photo showing his torn jacket and visibly damaged helmet. The notoriously fie…
Police & Fire
Electric Skateboarder Seriously Injured In Hudson Valley Crash
The driver of a one-wheeled electric skateboard was seriously injured during a two-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. The crash took place around 2:43 a.m., on Tuesday, July 13, in Orange County. New Windsor Police responded to the crash at the intersection of Windsor Highway and Union Avenue, Chief Robert Doss said. Upon arrival, officers determined that the collision involved a passenger car and a one-wheeled electric skateboard. The driver of the car was not injured. The operator of the one-wheeled electric skateboard sustained serious injuries and was transporte…
Police & Fire
Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By SUV In Area
Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Bicyclist Struck, Killed By SUV In Area A bicyclist was killed after being struck by an SUV. The accident took place around 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, in Orange County in the town of Goshen. The crash occurred at the intersection of Craigville Road and Johnson Road when a man riding the bicycle was struck by the vehicle, according to Goshen Police. The unidentified man was rushed to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, Goshen Police said. The man's identity is expected to be released later today following an autopsy, along w…
Lifestyle
Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond
There are few things more exhilarating than zooming downhill on a bike. When I used to live in New York City, I rode my bike to work nearly every day. It was a healthy habit, and the daily exercise felt great! Only the snow would send me to the subway. There is no question, riding a bike is as fun now as it was when I was a kid. But it can also be dangerous. Accidents happen. Yet, there are simple ways to protect your children. Bike safety starts with the helmet Even before a child’s first bike should come their first bicycle helmet! In 1999, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC…
Police & Fire
12-Year-Old Airlifted With Serious Head Injury After Falling Off Bike
A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured after falling off his bicycle and hitting his head on the pavement. The incident took place in Ulster County around 2:15 p.m., Monday, June 8, when the Saugerties Police responded to a call for help at 10 Oakledge Park Road with DIAZ Ambulance. According to Saugerties Police Chief Joseph A. Sinagra, the boy, who was unconscious, reportedly fell off his bike while not wearing a helmet, sustaining a head injury and facial wounds. The child was treated at the scene by DIAZ Ambulance crew before being transported to Cow Flop across fr…
Lifestyle
Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond
There are few things more exhilarating than zooming downhill on a bike. When I used to live in New York City, I rode my bike to work nearly every day. It was a healthy habit, and the daily exercise felt great! Only the snow would send me to the subway. There is no question, riding a bike is as fun now as it was when I was a kid. But it can also be dangerous. Accidents happen. Yet, there are simple ways to protect your children. Bike safety starts with the helmet Even before a child’s first bike should come their first bicycle helmet! In 1999, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC…
Police & Fire
14-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In Rockland
A 14-year-old Spring Valley teen was seriously injured after being hit by a pickup truck. The incident happened around 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, at the intersection of North Cole Avenue and Stephens Place, said Spring Valley Police Officer Matthew Galli. According to Galli, the crash happened when the 14-year-old was riding his bicycle when he was hit by a 2019 Dodge 1500 pickup truck that was being driven by a 20-year-old Spring Valley resident. The teen suffered severe injuries and was transported by Hatzolah ambulance to Westchester Medical Center. The Spring Valley Police were as…
News
Historic Increase In Hit-And-Run Fatalities Reported By AAA
AAA is calling on drivers to be more alert, and cyclists and pedestrians to be more aware on the roadways as the number of fatal hit-and-runs spiked to an all-time high. More than one hit-and-run crash occurs every minute on U.S. roads, according to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Those incidents resulted in 2,049 deaths last year – the highest number on record and a 60 percent increase since 2009. “Hit-and-run crashes in the United States are trending in the wrong direction,” David Yang, executive director of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety stated. “Our analysis …
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