Crime & Safety

Cops: Cyclist Ran Stop Sign, Struck By Car

Police issued a summons to the cyclist.

A 21-year-old Chatham bicyclist ignored a stop sign and was struck by a vehicle last week at the intersection of Floral Street and School Avenue, said.

Shane Prebenda, 21, received a summons after going through a stop sign on School Avenue Sunday, July 15 at about 1:15 p.m., police said.

After going through the stop sign, Prebenda was struck by a car driven by Margaret Blackwood, of Chatham Township, who was traveling eastbound on Floral Street, according to police.

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Prebenda told police he saw the stop sign and failed to stop, and was issued a summons by the investigating officer, police said.

Prebenda was also transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries, according to police.

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A similar accident, , occurred in May 2011.


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