Bicyclist Manuel Dejesus Morales-Perez, 43, dies after being hit by car on Route 22 in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Modified Date:
Fri, 05/22/2015 - 11:09amAccident Date:
Wednesday, March 11, 2015Bicyclist hit in Route 22 crash has died, police say
A bicyclist who was struck by a sports utility vehicle Wednesday evening while trying to cross Route 22 in Bridgewater has died, police said.
Bicyclist injured in Route 22 crash in Bridgewater
"We all feel very badly," said Agaphos, adding that he and other diner employees are hoping to visit Morales-Perez in the hospital. "This was the nicest guy you would want to know. It's a sad thing."
Manuel Dejesus Morales-Perez was attempting to cross Route 22, a three-lane highway, on his bicycle when he was hit by a SUV driven by Elinor J. Brooks, 53. Morales-Perez sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital trauma unit where he later died. This accident is still under investigation. Any witnesses are asked to contact Bridgewater Township Police Traffic Safety Bureau Officer Jason Albanese at 908-722-4111 ext. 4158 or the Bridgewater T.I.P.S. line at 877-660-INFO.
Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Elinor J. Brooks
Manuel Dejesus Morales-Perez
Roadway:
Route 22City:
Bridgewater, NJCounty:
Somerset County, NJArea:
Trenton-NJ
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