Manchester, NH (September 2, 2026) – A young bicyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Lake Ave and Belmont St on Monday, August 31.
The accident happened at approximately 6:38 p.m. and involved a 2007 Dodge Caliber driven by a 39-year-old Manchester man. The driver was not hurt.
The child riding the bicycle was taken to a nearby hospital with serious bodily injuries.
The cause of the wreck remains under review.
We hope the young person hurt in this collision receives the care and recovery they need.
What Factors Can Contribute to Bicycle Accidents at Intersections?
Bicycle accidents at intersections can happen for several reasons. Drivers and cyclists may have difficulty seeing one another while turning, crossing traffic, or entering a roadway. Visibility can also be affected by parked vehicles, traffic patterns, lighting, and the position of a bicycle relative to larger vehicles.
Right-of-way questions are usually examined after a bicycle crash, along with traffic signals, signs, and the movements of everyone involved. Physical evidence, vehicle damage, and available video footage may also help provide a clearer picture of what happened. Witness accounts can offer additional information, particularly when different accounts exist about how the vehicles were moving. Because cyclists have far less physical protection than people inside vehicles, even a relatively brief contact can result in serious harm.
