Philadelphia, PA (January 6, 2025) – A man who was riding an electric bike was killed in a crash that happened early Monday along Broad Street in North Philadelphia, police officials said.
According to police, the incident happened at about 1:55 a.m. on January 6 when a 51-year-old man, riding an electric bike, was involved in a collision with a vehicle that was headed southbound on Broad Street at West Erie Avenue.
In a statement on the investigation, officials said they believed the incident happened when the man crossed from the west side to the east side of Broad Street against a red light. Officials said the vehicle that struck the man stayed on the scene after the crash. No further details were released, but an investigation is still ongoing.
Our deepest condolences are extended to the deceased man’s family at this time.
Bicycle Accident Deaths in Pennsylvania
Bicycling is a popular mode of transportation and recreation across Pennsylvania, offering health benefits and an eco-friendly alternative to motor vehicles. However, sharing the road with cars, trucks, and other vehicles poses significant risks, sometimes leading to tragic outcomes. Deadly bicycle accidents are a sobering reminder of the vulnerabilities cyclists face and the importance of safety awareness for all road users.
Pennsylvania has seen a concerning number of fatal bicycle accidents in recent years. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), dozens of bicyclists lose their lives annually in collisions with motor vehicles. These accidents often occur in urban areas, where traffic congestion and complex intersections increase the likelihood of a crash. However, rural roads with high-speed limits and limited visibility also pose significant dangers.
Several factors contribute to fatal bicycle accidents, including driver negligence, failure to yield the right of way, and distracted driving. Additionally, inadequate cycling infrastructure, such as a lack of bike lanes or poorly maintained roadways, can leave cyclists in perilous situations. In some cases, defective bicycle equipment or improper maintenance may also play a role in causing an accident.
Of course, if you’ve been hurt or lost a loved one in one of the accidents, you should immediately seek the advice of a Pennsylvania wrongful death attorney. Thankfully, your claim is in good hands with our legal team here at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys. We’ll assist you and your family in pursuing recompense for a variety of monetary losses; you do not have to suffer in silence if you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a bicycle accident.
If you have any questions about how we may help you, please call our Philadelphia bicycle accident lawyer at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys at (215) 600-0681.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social media platforms, as well as eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
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