Crime & Safety
Spotswood Teen, 19, Killed In Monroe Bike Accident Saturday
The deceased bicyclist was identified as Christopher Pina, 19, of Spotswood. He died Saturday night near Avenue K Park in Monroe.
MONROE, NJ — This weekend's beautiful weather brought tragedy, as a 19-year-old man in Monroe was killed in a bike accident Saturday night, while trying to ride his bike while holding onto a friend's car, said police.
The deceased bicyclist was identified as Christopher Pina, 19, of Spotswood.
Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Chris Kuberiet and Monroe police said Pina had left a friend's house on Avenue J and proceeded to Avenue K Park. He was riding his bicycle, which he latched onto the open passenger window of an acquaintance’s car.
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The teen lost control of his bicycle, fell to the ground and hit the concrete, which caused his fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:23 p.m.
This happened Saturday night near Avenue K Park (Veterans Park) in Monroe.
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He was pronounced at the scene due to the injuries he sustained in the accident.
No criminal charges have been filed.
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