>Teen bicyclist struck by car at Ridgewood intersection
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of North Irving Street and East Ridgewood Avenue on Tuesday night, authorities said.
According to Ridgewood Police Chief John Ward, the bicyclist, a 17-year-old Ridgewood resident, was traveling east on the northern sidewalk of East Ridgewood Avenue. When the bicyclist entered the crosswalk at the road’s intersection with North Irving Street, the vehicle, driving north from South Irving Street, had already proceeded across the intersection and struck the bicyclist.
The driver reported that the cyclist suddenly appeared in front of him and he did not have adequate time to stop, Ward said. A witness on the scene confirmed the driver’s report, according to Ward. No summonses were issued to the driver.