Unknown 50-year-old Man -- St. Claude at Pauline Street, New Orleans LA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
N 29° 57.965 W 090° 02.238
15R E 785906 N 3318721
The ghost bike for an unknown 50-year-old cyclist who died when a car hit him on 26 February 2014 at the corner of St. Claude and Pauline streets in New Orleans
Waymark Code: WMNCBG
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 02/12/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member the federation
Views: 6

Because Spike has been placed for an unknown 50-year-old cyclist who died when a car hit him on 26 February 2014 at the corner of St. Claude and Pauline streets in New Orleans.

That bike was still in place as of 29 December 2014.

From NOLA.com: (visit link)

"NOPD investigating fatal accident on St. Claude Avenue that leaves bicyclist dead
By Stephen Babcock, NOLA.com
Posted on February 26, 2014 at 11:06 PM, updated February 27, 2014 at 12:17 AM

New Orleans police investigated a fatal accident on St. Claude Avenue Wednesday that left a bicyclist dead.

The incident happened about 10 p.m. near the corner of St. Claude Ave. and Pauline St., police said. The accident occurred on the westbound side of the roadway.

According to police, the 50-year-old bicyclist was struck by a silver Honda Civic while crossing into the car's lane of travel. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The 26-year-old driver of the Honda Civic was not injured in the incident. No charges were filed in connection with the accident, police said.

No further information was immediately available. Stay with NOLA.com for updates as they become available."

Blasterz have been unable to find out any other information about the cyclist to died here.
Age of victim: 50

Name of the victim: Unknown

Date of the accident: 02/26/2014

Accident resulted in a fatality: yes

News Article Web Page: [Web Link]

Memorial Web Page: Not listed

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