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A 12-year-old boy named Tye David Miezejewski was fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver, James Dwayne Taylor, while riding his bicycle in Sullivan Township, Ohio. Taylor was arrested at the scene, and charges are pending.
A child riding a bicycle was hit and killed by a car in Southeast Hillsboro, prompting a response from the Hillsboro Police Department. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time. The involved roads were closed for several hours but have since been reopened.
A 17-year-old senior at Lake Minneola High School in Florida was killed in a crash with a school bus while riding his bicycle at the entrance to the school. The bus driver, a 78-year-old woman, was uninjured. The incident occurred when the teenager rode his bike onto a marked crosswalk as the bus attempted to turn into the school. The bus hit the teenager, continued off the road, and collided with a stop sign and fence. The student was pronounced dead at the hospital, and grief counselors will be available at the school for support.
A bicyclist in the Northwest Suburbs was critically injured after being struck by a suspected distracted driver. The driver, a 24-year-old woman, became distracted by children in her vehicle and veered off the road, hitting the 48-year-old bicyclist. The man was transported to the hospital in critical condition, and the crash investigation is ongoing.
The all-new Trek Domane AL Gen 4 road bike features a lighter frame made with Trek's 100 Series Alpha Aluminum and a carbon fork, allowing for larger tire clearance of up to 38mm. With a sleeker frame design, internal cable routing, and plenty of accessory mounts, the Domane AL offers versatility for various disciplines. It comes in three different build options, starting at $1,200, and is available globally through Trek's retail partners.
A 15-year-old was hit and killed by a vehicle while trying to cross Independence Parkway in front of Roach Middle School in Frisco, Texas. Witnesses reported that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver stopped and rendered aid, but the victim did not survive. The incident occurred on the first day of school in the Frisco Independent School District.
A man was shot and killed while riding his bicycle on a street in east Birmingham. Police believe the shooting was targeted and not random. This incident is one of two fatal shootings that occurred within 12 hours in the city. So far this year, there have been 83 homicides in Birmingham and 115 in all of Jefferson County. No arrests have been made in either case, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A man on a bicycle was killed in a crash at the intersection of Highway 25 south and Blyth Road in Greenwood, South Carolina. The bicyclist, identified as John Michael Sontag, 65, died on the scene after being struck by a vehicle. The coroner ruled his death as accidental due to blunt force trauma. The collision is currently under investigation by the Greenwood Police Department and Greenwood County Coroner's Office.
YouTuber The Q has created a "wheel-less" bicycle that relies on rotating wheel belts mounted at absurd angles to propel it forward. While technically not without wheels, the unconventional design ditches traditional circular wheels for a tank-like mechanism. The bike features linear metal members with chains mounted on the rim and a rubber tread around the chains. The Q's video showcases the construction process and demonstrates the bike's functionality, albeit at slower speeds.
A young girl was hit by a car while riding her bicycle in Coon Rapids and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver involved in the crash is cooperating with the investigation.
Engineer and content creator Sergii Gordieiev has designed a bike with triangular wheels that can roll smoothly and be ridden with minimal vertical movements. In a new video tutorial on his YouTube channel, The Q, Gordieiev guides his followers on how to make a bike with triangle-shaped wheels using his own designs. The bike features a suspension system designed for ultimate comfort and is well-suited for traversing uneven terrains, showcasing its potential for adept maneuverability.
A 15-year-old bicyclist was transported by Lifestar to Connecticut Children's Medical Center with serious injuries after colliding with a car near Platt High School in Meriden. The crash is currently under investigation and anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
Derek Jason Wright, a 39-year-old man from Forestdale, was fatally shot while riding his bicycle in Birmingham. The shooter got out of a vehicle and opened fire on Wright before driving away. No arrests have been made yet. This incident marks the city's 35th homicide in 2021, and an investigation is ongoing.
A man was shot and killed while riding his bicycle in west Birmingham in what police believe was a targeted attack. The victim's identity has not been released, and no one has been taken into custody. Birmingham police are conducting a homicide investigation and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
A vintage photo from 1948 shows a double-decker, four-person bicycle invented by Art Rothschild, with one person sitting on the bottom and the other three sitting in the air above the ground-level biker. The bike is powered by five chains and has brakes on both wheels. Rothschild broke three ribs while learning to ride it.