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In reply to the discussion: Progressive journalist Eric Boehlert dies in bike accident - great loss [View all]Effete Snob
(8,387 posts)118. It is the closest grade crossing to the station in question
Newspaper accounts say that it occurred near Watchung station.
The picture is of the nearest grade crossing to Watchung station.
If you scope out that area, the two directly nearest street crossings are elevated, and this could not be the location in question.
The picture is of the crossing in the vicinity of 256 N Fullerton Ave, Montclair NJ, which is the closest grade crossing to the station.
I have not conducted a comprehensive survey of other grade crossings farther from the station. One might assume that grade crossings on that line and in that area are similarly of the metal-plate type.
Additionally, the other assumption is that it occurred at a grade crossing while riding the bike, as opposed to perhaps taking a short cut by walking across the tracks at a location other than a grade crossing.
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Progressive journalist Eric Boehlert dies in bike accident - great loss [View all]
cilla4progress
Apr 2022
OP
Then my next question is, what compelled him to go for a bicycle ride at 9:40 PM at night in rain?
ffr
Apr 2022
#110
I'm not going to follow your distraction with the car, but you just justified the absurdity, as you
ffr
Apr 2022
#113
He is a member of the Montclair Social Club, which is near the intersection in question
Effete Snob
Apr 2022
#127
I agree with your assessment of the location on N. Fullerton Ave. The train was enroute from Hoboken
Liberal In Texas
Apr 2022
#119
That's crazy!! I don't listen much anymore. But I don't think she had her that
Carlitos Brigante
Apr 2022
#72
This silence will echo. May it plant many seeds among those who admire Eric. n/t
TygrBright
Apr 2022
#36
OMG-Devastating. I feel like I did when Wellstone died. Terrible loss.and Fucker Tucker lives.
Pepsidog
Apr 2022
#47