Civic Organization Creates Safety PSA After Bicyclist's Crash

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY — The recent serious crash between a bicyclist and a truck in Bridgehampton has led the Bridgehampton Civic Association to take action toward raising awareness and creating change.

"This accident confirmed to the leadership of the Bridgehampton Civic Association that traffic safety is an important civic responsibility," said Stuart Zuckerman, BCA board member.

With that in mind, the Bridgehampton Civic launched a public service announcement Thursday that will be broadcast on WBAZ Radio 102.5.

"It reinforces the need for drivers to be cautious, and obey rules of the road, especially with the increased population from now through mid-September," Zuckerman said.

The PSA reminds motorists to be aware: "The recent serious crash of a bicyclists and truck on Ocean Road in Bridgehampton reminds us all of how important it is to pay full attention to what vehicles and pedestrians are near you," the PSA says. "Know who has the right of way at an intersection. Summer brings very heavy traffic to our back roads. Take a deep breath, slow down, and don't be distracted."

The civic association said its members "want you to enjoy our beautiful part of Long Island."

The bicyclist was seriously injured on the afternoon of July 24 after a crash involving a truck/trailer in Bridgehampton, police said.

According to Southampton Town police, the crash took place at 12:19 p.m. at the intersection of Ocean Road and Bridge Lane. The adult female bicyclist lost control of her bicycle, entered into the northbound lane, and collided with the truck, police said.

She was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries, police said. The driver of the truck stayed at the scene and no criminality is suspected, police said.

The roadway was shut down for an extended period of time while units investigated the crash, police said. New York State Police accident reconstruction and motor carrier units responded to assist, police said.

The investigation is currently ongoing and the Southampton Town police detectives division has asked that anyone with information regarding the crash contact them at glaferrera@southamptontownny.gov or 631-702-2227.