On Thursday, a bicyclist was struck and killed in Washington Township, Gloucester County. According to police, it occurred around 9 p.m. at the intersection of Black Horse Pike and Berlin Cross Keys Road.
Surveillance footage from a nearby business appears to show the westbound bicycle crossing the intersection when the southbound vehicle crashes into it from Black Horse Pike. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the driver remained, and the incident is under investigation.
Under New Jersey law, drivers and bicyclists are required to follow the same traffic signals, lane markings, and right-of-way rules at intersections. Motorists must yield to cyclists lawfully crossing within an intersection and maintain a minimum distance of four feet when passing. Bicyclists are required to use front and rear lights at night and remain as close to the righthand side of the road as possible.
Safety is a shared responsibility on New Jersey roadways. Because collisions between vehicles and bicycles can result in catastrophic or fatal injuries, both drivers and cyclists must remain alert and strictly follow traffic laws, particularly at intersections.
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