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Helmeted Cyclist Killed In SUV Crash Turning Onto Berks Road Helmeted Cyclist Killed In SUV Crash Turning Onto Berks Road
Helmeted Cyclist Killed In SUV Crash Turning Onto Berks Road A 78-year-old bicyclist has died after an SUV turned into his path in Berks County, the coroner announced on Saturday, June 27. John Barton Renninger, of the first block of East Summit Street in Mohnton Borough, was riding his bicycle eastbound on Revere Boulevard (Route 724) in Spring Township shortly before 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, when a westbound SUV attempted to make a left turn onto Cloister Court and struck him, Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said. Despite wearing a helmet, Renninger suffered fatal injuries in the crash, the coroner said. He was pronounced dead after bein…
Bicyclist Struck, Seriously Injured On Harrisburg Pike: Police Bicyclist Struck, Seriously Injured On Harrisburg Pike: Police
Bicyclist Struck, Seriously Injured On Harrisburg Pike: Police A bicyclist was seriously injured after a sedan struck him on Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster, East Hempfield Township police announced on Monday, Aug. 18. The crash happened near Jasmine Lane at 4:01 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, according to police. Initial reports indicated that a westbound sedan on Harrisburg Pike struck a bicyclist traveling east along the roadway’s shoulder. The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the sedan was also taken to the hospital for minor injuries, police said. The roadway was closed until about 8:30 p.m. while officer…
Bicyclist Struck In Lititz, Police Say Bicyclist Struck In Lititz, Police Say
Bicyclist Struck In Lititz, Police Say A bicyclist was struck in Lititz on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the police announced at 2:56 p.m. that day.  The police were called to investigate the crash "involving a bicycle and a vehicle" around 11:21 a.m., as detailed in the release.  They learned a "bicyclist turned left at the intersection into the path of a vehicle traveling westbound resulting in a collision," police wrote in the release.  The crash happened at the intersection of East Sixth Street and Laurel Avenue in Lititz Borough.  No injuries were reported. There was also no word of any charges filed.