All articles tagged with #bicyclists
Two bicyclists in Whiting Ranch, Lake Forest, had a frightening encounter with a juvenile mountain lion that followed them on the trail, but they escaped unharmed; wildlife officials have been alerted.
A driver in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, swerved off the road and ran into a group of bicyclists waiting at a traffic light, killing one and injuring another. The bicyclists were riding recumbent bikes and were struck on the sidewalk. The police are investigating the crash and seeking information from witnesses or drivers in the area.
A teenage driver in Huntington Beach, California, has been arrested on suspicion of intentionally hitting three bicyclists, resulting in the death of one. The incidents occurred in a series of hit-and-run collisions, with the suspect's black Toyota sedan being identified by police. The motive behind the intentional crashes remains undisclosed, and the teenager is currently in custody at Orange County Juvenile Hall.
A minor in Huntington Beach has been arrested in connection with a series of hit-and-run incidents targeting bicyclists, resulting in one fatality. The unidentified child has been booked on charges of homicide and assault with a deadly weapon. The three collisions occurred within a short timeframe and close proximity. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
California police are searching for a driver who may have intentionally targeted three bicyclists in Huntington Beach, resulting in one death and two injuries. The incidents occurred within a mile of each other over a span of 45 minutes. The first victim reported being intentionally sideswiped, while the second victim died from their injuries. The police believe the incidents are related and are looking for a black Toyota sedan with significant passenger-side bumper damage. No motive or description of the driver has been provided.
Water Works Park in Des Moines is preparing for the 50th year of the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), which will have its largest overnight camping stop in history with over 24,000 bicyclists expected to camp at the park. The event will feature dozens of vendors, entertainment including a concert with Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Nadas, and preparations are underway to ensure a successful RAGBRAI celebration.
Bicyclists are raising safety concerns after a man, identified as Eugine “Buddy” Teevens, was critically injured in a crash on A1A in St. Johns County. Although Teevens crossed in the wrong spot, some say the area is still dangerous for bike riders and walkers. The Florida Highway Patrol reported another crash involving a bicyclist and truck on a different part of A1A a day after Teevens was hit. The county has improved the road, but more needs to be done to make crosswalks safer. Crosswalk locations are currently in the design phase, with construction not expected until next year.