New Bedford, MA (January 17, 2026) – A male bicyclist was injured Friday afternoon in a collision with a vehicle near the intersection of Cove Rd and Margin St in New Bedford, prompting an emergency response from local EMS and fire personnel.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:39 p.m. on January 16. Dispatch audio confirmed that the victim was found lying on the ground and was initially unresponsive following the impact. Medic Four and EMS Four were dispatched to the scene, where they began providing urgent medical care to the injured man.
The crash happened in a residential area near the city’s southern shoreline, just blocks from community parks and neighborhood businesses. Emergency responders worked quickly to stabilize the bicyclist and transported him to a nearby medical facility for further evaluation and treatment. The severity of his injuries has not been officially released at this time.
New Bedford Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the driver remained on the scene or if any citations have been issued. Investigators will likely be reviewing potential contributing factors, including vehicle speed, right-of-way, and visibility at the time of the crash.
The intersection was briefly affected by emergency operations, but traffic has since resumed normal flow.
Our thoughts are with the injured cyclist, and we wish him a full and swift recovery.
