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Bicycle Crash

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local-news2 years ago

City Manager's Apology: Drunk Bicycling Incident in Fernandina Beach

The city manager of Fernandina Beach, Ty Ross, has apologized after admitting that he had been drinking when he crashed his bicycle on October 29. The incident, which occurred less than two months after Ross was hired, was only made public recently. Some residents are calling for his resignation. Ross has promised to focus on his mental and physical health and stated that he will not let the community down again. A special meeting is expected to be held to address the situation.

sports2 years ago

Dartmouth Football Coach Buddy Teevens, 66, Remembered as Winningest in School History

Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens, known for introducing innovative safety methods to the sport, has died at the age of 66 due to complications from injuries sustained in a bicycle crash in March. Teevens, the winningest coach in Dartmouth history, had two stints as head coach and led the team to multiple Ivy League championships. He was a pioneer in eliminating full-contact practices and hiring female coaches, and his impact on college football and the NFL was widely recognized. Dartmouth will hold a moment of silence in his honor before their upcoming game.

sports2 years ago

Dartmouth football coach loses leg in bike crash.

Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens had his right leg amputated and suffered spinal cord damage after a bicycle crash in Florida last month. Teevens, who was not wearing a helmet, was struck by a pickup truck while crossing a road on a beach cruiser-style bicycle. He is alert and communicating with his family and will be transferred to a rehab facility. Teevens is the winningest head coach in Dartmouth history and has won five Ivy League championships.

sports2 years ago

Dartmouth football coach Teevens injured in bicycle accident.

Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens lost his right leg and sustained spinal cord damage in a bicycle crash in Florida on March 16. The accident occurred when a pickup truck struck Teevens as he was attempting to cross a thoroughfare near the Atlantic coast. He was not wearing a helmet and was not in a crosswalk or designated crossing area. Teevens is alert and communicating with his family and will be transferred to a rehab facility to continue healing.

sports2 years ago

Dartmouth Football Coach Buddy Teevens Loses Leg in Bike Crash

Dartmouth College football coach Buddy Teevens has lost his right leg due to a bicycle crash in Florida on March 16. Teevens was struck by a pickup truck while biking with his wife. The coach was cited for "failure to yield the right of way," and the driver was uninsured and driving at approximately 50 mph. Teevens is alert and communicating with his family and will be transferred to a rehab facility to continue healing.