Andrew Russoniello, 13, dead after being struck by car at Amwell Road and Elizabeth Avenue in Franklin, New Jersey
13-year-old bicyclist dead after being hit by car, police say
He said a 23-year-old Red Bank man was driving west on Amwell Road in a 2013 Nissan Versa when he hit Russoniello, who crossed in front of him. The driver stayed at the scene and was uninjured, according to Rizzo.
N.J. teen killed while biking was 'his own guy,' mom says
The Franklin Middle School student was a baseball player, an actor, an assistant at his church's Bible school and a video-game enthusiast. He participated in Odyssey of the Mind problem-solving competitions and once went to the world finals in Iowa.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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