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Tragic Fatal Bicycle Accident in Quincy Leaves 86-Year-Old Dead

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By Sam Cavanaugh
Published on September 09, 2023
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In a heartbreaking incident in Quincy, Massachusetts, an 86-year-old cyclist, Wu Li Dain, was fatally struck by a car on Friday night. According to a People Powered Movement report, Wu Li Dain's tragic death adds to the alarming rise of bicycle accident deaths in the United States.

Fatal bicycle accidents have been steadily rising since 2011, with the CDC reporting more than 1,000 bicyclists killed in 2016 alone. The increasing dangers encountered by cyclists in recent years reinforce the urgency for both cyclists and non-cyclists to act together, advocating for safer biking infrastructure and adopting responsible behavior on the roads.

Statistics by the Governor's Highway Safety Association have shown that head injuries are the leading cause of fatal bike accidents, with 97% of victims not wearing helmets.

Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of serious injury by 70%, and with recent studies indicating that roads are not getting any safer, taking such precautions has never been more essential.

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