Alexandria VA Cyclist died yesterday from collision on Nov 14th
12-06-10, 03:34 PM
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Alexandria VA Cyclist died yesterday from collision on Nov 14th
I saw this on the MORE forum today but didn't see anything here. I am pulling this from a post by cjones https://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20060
Cyclist Dies from Alexandria Crash
Accident was at the intersection of Fort Hunt and Belle Haven in Alexandria on Nov 14th. The Fairfax County police put up signs asking for witnesses last week. I don't think it was a hit and run. A ghost bike was there this weekend.
https://www.thewashcycle.com/2010/12/...is-benton.html
I drive thru this intersection every day. Very Sad. He was an avid cyclist who loved touring.
https://www.tbd.com/blogs/tbd-on-foot...ell--5085.html
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Bicyclist Dies From Injuries From Alexandria Crash
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WUSA) -- Fairfax County police say the bicyclist involved in a crash at Fort Hunt Road and Belle Haven Road on Nov. 14 has succumbed to his injuries.
Christopher Benton of Alexandria was pronounced dead at 5:16 a.m. on Monday. He was 51 years old.
Police say Benton was riding on his bike headed eastbound on Belle Haven Road when a Toyota Corolla trying to turn left onto Fort Hunt from westbound Bell Haven hit him. Benton was through from his bike and medevaced to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Crash Reconstruction detectives are still looking for witnesses to the crash. Sign boards will be posted in the area of Fort Hunt Road and Belle Haven Road.
Police are still looking for witnesses of the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text "TIP187" plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
Cyclist Dies from Alexandria Crash
Accident was at the intersection of Fort Hunt and Belle Haven in Alexandria on Nov 14th. The Fairfax County police put up signs asking for witnesses last week. I don't think it was a hit and run. A ghost bike was there this weekend.
https://www.thewashcycle.com/2010/12/...is-benton.html
I drive thru this intersection every day. Very Sad. He was an avid cyclist who loved touring.
https://www.tbd.com/blogs/tbd-on-foot...ell--5085.html
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Bicyclist Dies From Injuries From Alexandria Crash
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WUSA) -- Fairfax County police say the bicyclist involved in a crash at Fort Hunt Road and Belle Haven Road on Nov. 14 has succumbed to his injuries.
Christopher Benton of Alexandria was pronounced dead at 5:16 a.m. on Monday. He was 51 years old.
Police say Benton was riding on his bike headed eastbound on Belle Haven Road when a Toyota Corolla trying to turn left onto Fort Hunt from westbound Bell Haven hit him. Benton was through from his bike and medevaced to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Crash Reconstruction detectives are still looking for witnesses to the crash. Sign boards will be posted in the area of Fort Hunt Road and Belle Haven Road.
Police are still looking for witnesses of the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text "TIP187" plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
12-06-10, 05:52 PM
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He unfortunately passed away some time ago.
Fairfax County PD are still looking for witnesses.
"Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling installed a ghost bike memorial to Chris
Benton, a local bike commuter and touring cyclist who was killed in a crash with
a vehicle last month.
The memorial is located at the corner of Fort Hunt and Belle Haven Roads in the
Belle Haven area of Alexandria. Please look for it if you pass by. Hunter
McCleary posted photos of the bike on his Picasa page: https://bit.ly/eDyPKa
I'll be trying to keep some flowers there, but if you happen to notice that it
needs them in the coming weeks and months, please consider bringing some by.
You can read more about Chris on his Crazyguy and WashCycle pages, linked at
FABB's statement and blog: https://bit.ly/hoJ04u
Thanks to Hunter, Bruce and Fionnuala for their work on this."
Fairfax County PD are still looking for witnesses.
"Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling installed a ghost bike memorial to Chris
Benton, a local bike commuter and touring cyclist who was killed in a crash with
a vehicle last month.
The memorial is located at the corner of Fort Hunt and Belle Haven Roads in the
Belle Haven area of Alexandria. Please look for it if you pass by. Hunter
McCleary posted photos of the bike on his Picasa page: https://bit.ly/eDyPKa
I'll be trying to keep some flowers there, but if you happen to notice that it
needs them in the coming weeks and months, please consider bringing some by.
You can read more about Chris on his Crazyguy and WashCycle pages, linked at
FABB's statement and blog: https://bit.ly/hoJ04u
Thanks to Hunter, Bruce and Fionnuala for their work on this."
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