“His Helmet Definitely Saved His Life”

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — “His helmet definitely saved his life,” is what an emergency worker had to say after treating the rider of a motorcycle who crashed into a car on Eastern Parkway. This accident comes just two days after another accident claimed the life of a 24-year-old woman on Empire Boulevard.

The accident occurred at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue at around 5:30pm. According to eyewitnesses the rider rear-ended a blue Toyota Camry that was stopped at a red light.

The motorcycle sustained heavy damage but the rider miraculously did not; still, he was rushed to the hospital by EMS. One of the emergency responders told CrownHeights.info that “His helmet definitely saved his life.”

This is the second accident involving a two-wheeled-cycle in just two days. On Tuesday a tragic accident on the intersection of Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue claimed the life of 24-year-old Emma Blumstein, who was struck by a delivery truck that was making a left turn.

“Using safety equipment, such as helmets and flashing lights [at night], can greatly reduce the risk of serious injuries in non-serious accidents,” said a law enforcement official, noting that “it is mandatory to have such precautions on any motorized cycle.”

10 Comments

  • thank the one above

    Its up to hashem if we will live or die, not because of a helmet or a seat belt

  • v-nishmartem meod l-nafshotechem

    but we do NOT depend on miracles

    we have to do our UTMOST to take take of ourselves

    “ v’nishmartem meod l’nafshotechem”

  • to #1

    that is true but god wants us to be safe and not rely on him doing a miracle.taking safety precautions is one of the things he wants us to do so as not to get hurt-then the rest is up to him

  • mas

    see the Rebbe letter in Likutei Sichos 13 pg. 212 and on what is the purpose of a Helmet

  • to #1

    while that is 100% true and it is all in Hashem’s hands, we have to do our part too! we cant just rely on miracles! we have to take precations!

  • 1234567

    There was also a guy on Kingston and Eastern Pkwy on a motorcycle who was hit by a Jewish guy in a minivan yesterday. The guy was alright, but it was not pretty, and the Jewish guy in the minivan did not stop to find out

  • Reader

    The girl that died was wearing a helmet (acordinv to a witness). The safety gair had nothing to do with her death. Thank G-D this person survived.

  • safty first

    stop driving unsafe vehicles in the city and u wont get hurt.a car is safe and does a great job.