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Chop Doctor Killed In Philly Crash Was 'A Shining Light,' Fund Says
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia colleagues say Barbara Friedes "represents the best in all of us."
Friedes, a 30-year-old chief pediatric resident at CHOP, died after her bicycle was struck by a Volkswagen on Spruce Street Wednesday evening, July 17, authorities said.
"This news is unimaginably devasting to all who know her — most importantly her devoted husband, Cole, and her loving family," colleagues wrote on GoFundMe.
"There are no words to express the collective grief we are all feeling."
The fundraiser, which has collected nearly $30,000 in less than 24 hours, will benefit…
22-Year-Old Cyclist Killed In Route 206 Crash Was Recent NYU Swimmer
Damian Baranowski, a 22-year-old cyclist from Pennsylvania, was killed while riding his bicycle in New Jersey, authorities said.
Baranowski was on the right shoulder of Route 206 north in Sandyston Township when a Nissan passenger vehicle entered the roadway, crashed into the back of the bicycle, and veered off the roadway, colliding with a utility pole and overturning around 2:50 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
Forever in our hearts Damian 🩵 Posted by Karolina Baranowski on Sunday, June 30, 2024
Baranowski, of Milford, PA d…
Veteran Officer From PA Who Beat Cancer Killed In Bicycle Crash
A longtime police officer in the Philadelphia suburbs who beat cancer was killed in an off-duty bicycle accident, authorities said.
Cpl. Brian Kozera, a 16-year veteran of the Norristown Police Department, died Saturday, Aug. 13, after being hit by a vehicle while training for the Ironman World Championship, according to police and loved ones.
Many of you have heard me talk about my brother-in-law, Brian Kozera. I may have mentioned his inspiring story of... Posted by Adam Heckman on Sunday, August 14, 2022
Posted by Norristown Police Department on Saturday, August 13, 2022
"Brian …
Wissahickon High School Grad Ian M. Brooks Dies, 33
Ian M. Brooks of Brooklyn, NY, formerly of Gwynedd Valley, PA died Feb. 28, 2021. He was 33 years old.
Born in Doylestown, PA, Brooks worked as an Architect for Hill West Architects in New York City up until his death, his obituary says.
He graduated from Wissahickon High School in 2006, the University of Pittsburgh, and the City College of New York where he earned his Master’s Degree in Architecture, his obit says.
Brooks' obituary remembered him as "an athletically gifted skier, wakeboarder and cyclist."
Brooks is survived by his parents Bruce E. and Joan V. (Klumpp) Brooks of Gwynedd V…
