A Yeshiva Bachur riding his bike was struck by a vehicle on Route 9 this morning, and officials are crediting his helmet for saving his life, TLS reports.
Preliminary reports indicate the driver had a green light when he struck the 15-year-old boy crossing over Route 9, police say.
The impact reportedly sent the boy into the air, landing on the windshield, and split his bike in half.
“There’s no question the helmet saved his life,” an official told TLS. “He would have been in critical condition.”
Police say the boy was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries.
Any witnesses are asked to contact Officer David Silberstein at 732-363-0200 ex 5387.
(Source: TLS)
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Just to point out a little exaggeration – the bicycle did not in any way split in half. It looks like the front tire fell off which is in no way earth shattering. Its very normal for this to happen in such a situation.
Refua Shilayma to the Bachur.
HKBH, and not the helmet saved this bachors life. Doing ones hishtadlut is a must, but ultimately HKBH decides mi yichyeh mi yamus….B’H all turned out well, refua shleima!