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Cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty in the death of his wife, Melissa Hoskins, who was also an Olympian. The case has drawn significant attention due to the couple's prominence in the sports world.
A New York cyclist, Eric Zollinger, credits his Apple Watch for saving his life after a crash caused by a hidden pothole during a downpour. Despite feeling well enough to walk home after the crash, he later fainted and awoke to find his Apple Watch had automatically dialed 911 and alerted his emergency contacts. Zollinger believes the smartwatch's fall detection feature played a crucial role in getting him help, ultimately saving his life.
Kaitlin Armstrong fatally shot elite cyclist Moriah "Mo" Wilson in a jealousy-fueled rage, leading authorities on an international manhunt that ended with her capture in Costa Rica after an elaborate escape. Armstrong was found guilty and sentenced to 90 years in prison for the murder. The investigation revealed Armstrong's jealousy over Wilson's relationship with pro cyclist Colin Strickland as a potential motive for the killing.
Five cyclists were attacked by a cougar in King County, Washington, with one woman hospitalized for serious injuries to her face, neck, and jaw. The cougar was removed from the scene, and authorities are searching for a possible second cougar. The Department of Fish and Wildlife advises people to avoid the area and provides tips for encountering cougars, while praising the quick actions of the other cyclists in saving the woman's life.
A Waymo driverless car collided with a cyclist in San Francisco after apparently not seeing the human until it was too late, resulting in non-life threatening injuries to the cyclist. This is the second accident involving a human and a self-driving vehicle in San Francisco in recent months, prompting calls for an industry-wide investigation and federal regulation from transportation-focused unions.
A driverless Waymo vehicle struck a cyclist in San Francisco, causing minor injuries, in the latest incident involving autonomous vehicles in the city. The collision occurred at an intersection, with the Waymo vehicle failing to notice the cyclist traveling behind a large truck. The incident is under investigation, and comes at a time of heightened tensions around autonomous vehicles following a previous incident involving a driverless Cruise vehicle.
A driverless Waymo vehicle collided with a cyclist in San Francisco, causing non-life-threatening injuries. Waymo stated that the collision occurred as the vehicle attempted to navigate a four-way intersection and the cyclist was occluded by a large truck before crossing into the vehicle's path. The incident comes amid the introduction of a bill giving local governments the power to regulate robotaxi services, and follows previous challenges faced by autonomous vehicle companies in the city, including a recent incident involving a Cruise robotaxi.
A cyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle in Boston on Tuesday morning, with police initially reporting it as a pedestrian accident. The victim's identity has not been released, and further details about the incident have not yet been provided. A police investigation is underway.
Franklin police are investigating a fatal crash involving a cyclist and a motor vehicle near Mack Hatcher and Liberty Pike. The driver has been arrested and charged with a DUI and vehicular homicide. The investigation is ongoing.
Chaotic 911 calls made by a retired police chief's Apple Watch reveal the moments after he was intentionally struck and killed by a car while cycling in Las Vegas. The audio captures the watch's automated voice reporting the owner's unresponsiveness and providing coordinates to emergency services. Two teenagers, Jesus Ayala and Jzamir Keys, have been arrested and face multiple charges, including murder, attempted murder, and burglary. The incident is part of a crime spree that involved stolen cars and hit-and-run incidents. The sickening footage of the attack was filmed by Keys, who goaded the retired cop as they collided with him.
A cyclist in Belgium, who went viral after being accused of kneeing a 5-year-old girl and knocking her down, has won a defamation lawsuit against the girl's father. The cyclist claimed he stuck out his knee to avoid a fall and did not realize he knocked the girl over. The judge ordered the cyclist to pay a small fine, stating that he did not intentionally hurt the girl. The father, who posted the video to raise awareness, now faces a lawsuit from the cyclist.
A cyclist in Belgium, who was accused of kneeing a 5-year-old girl and knocking her down on Christmas Day 2020, has won a defamation lawsuit against the girl's father. The incident was caught on video and went viral on social media. The cyclist claimed he stuck out his knee to avoid a fall and did not realize he knocked the girl over. The judge ordered the cyclist to pay a small fine but ruled that he did not intentionally hurt the girl. The father posted the video to raise awareness about similar dangers, not seeking revenge. The cyclist filed a defamation lawsuit and won, with the amount of compensation to be decided in April.
A cyclist died after being hit by an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officer who was responding to a domestic violence call. The officer attempted to avoid a collision with a vehicle that failed to yield, but was unsuccessful. The cyclist was taken to a trauma center in critical condition but later pronounced dead. The officer was uninjured and is undergoing an administrative investigation.
Dzhoy Zuckerman, a 27-year-old cyclist, was shot and killed in Northwest D.C. Police have not released information about possible suspects and are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. Community members described Zuckerman as a positive influence and a phenomenal person.
A beloved cyclist, identified as 27-year-old Dzhoy Zuckerman, was shot and killed in Northwest D.C. Police found Zuckerman unconscious in the street and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter(s).