An 11-year-old boy was hit by a train in Fayette County. The young boy was riding his bike near the intersection of Stoffer Road and Railroad Street when he was hit by the train. Witnesses believe the train clipped the back of the boy’s bike. He was responsive when emergency crews arrived at the scene. … Read More »
Every Hour, 25 Children are Treated for Bicycle Related Injuries
Posted On: June 29, 2018 | Categorized as: Bicycle AccidentsOver a ten-year study, researchers have found that 2.2 million children were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for bicycle related injuries; that is 25 children injured every hour according to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The study watched children from ages 5-17 for ten years. The age group with the most injuries were 10-14-year-olds. This is … Read More »
Infographic: How Cyclists & Drivers Can Improve Safety Amidst Pittsburgh’s Exploding Bike Lanes
Posted On: November 7, 2017 | Categorized as: Bicycle Accidents, Car AccidentsIn 2015 Pittsburgh spent $1.6 million on bike projects around the city. Since 2007, Pittsburgh as added nearly 75 miles of bike lanes and shared lanes. In the last few years alone, the city has started constructing protected bike lanes at strategic locations. The proliferation of bike infrastructure provides an opportunity for avid cyclists and … Read More »
Bicyclist Struck and Killed on Route 119 in Fayette County.
Posted On: August 10, 2017 | Categorized as: Bicycle AccidentsA man was struck and killed while riding his bicycle on route 119 in Fayette county. The accident occurred early Friday morning, around 3:37 a.m., near the Wal-Mart according to police. The bicyclist was riding in the center of the road when he was hit by a vehicle in the passing lane. He was … Read More »
July is the Most Dangerous Month for Motorcycle Crashes
Posted On: July 21, 2017 | Categorized as: Bicycle AccidentsAccording to a report released by Progressive Insurance, the month of July has had the most motorcycle accident claims in previous years. Since summer is when you will see an increase in motorcycles on the road, it makes sense that June, July and August are when most motorcycle accidents occur, Saturdays being the most dangerous day … Read More »
