76-Year-Old Cyclist Loses His Life After a Horrific Accident

A 76- year-old cyclist lost his life in the Cherry Hill crash. According to the reports, he suffered many internal injuries and lost his life. The authorities took him to the hospital for treatment, where he took his last breath. Police have yet to identify any culprit till now. There has been an increase in such types of accidents.

The accident happened around 9.15 p.m. when the veteran cyclist got hit by a car. Both the cyclist and the car moved in the same direction and the collision happened. The driver then called for immediate help and the authorities took him to the hospital.

An Unfortunate Series of Events

The 76- year-old veteran cyclist received his treatment at the Cooper Hospital. However, he could not survive because of his injuries. In accidents like these, the victim suffers from serious injuries. Also, looking at the age of the man, it is tough to recover from such situations. The driver did a fantastic job of calling the authorities. It’s heartening to see in such cases where the driver is calling for help. The police are yet to file any case against the driver.

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According to the reports of Patch, both the cyclist and the driver were riding in their own lane. The exact details of the crash are yet to be disclosed. The Cherry Hill Police Department is still investigating the matter. However, this is not the first time a cyclist has lost his life. Their safety of them is a matter of concern and steps need to be taken towards it.

In most cases, nighttime is the time when most of the crashes happen. Here the cyclist got struck in the night around 9.15 pm. The visibility during the night is very low, which leads to major accidents. Also, there should be separate lanes for cyclists and cars. This will stop them from coming into each other’s way. It’s not possible to avoid accidents, but measures need to be taken to prevent them.

Rise in the Cases of Cycling Accidents

In recent times, there has been an increase in cycling accidents. However, in this case, we cannot blame the driver for the crash. Both of them were driving in their own lane when the crash happened. Whether the crash happened because of lack of visibility or any other reason is still unknown. The exact will come out only after the investigation is over. Also, due to lack of CCTV’s the police are finding it tough to find the assaulter.

Necessary safety measures need to be in place to protect the cyclists. One loss of life can affect the society. The old man’s family members will suffer for the rest of the life. What measures need to be taken to avoid such accidents? Let us know about your suggestions in the comments below.

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