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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…
