The bicyclist known to most of us as Sandy, from the Lukoil gas station on RT 88 and Jordan, attended our church. There will be a memorial service for him held at Fellowship Chapel on Wednesday night (8/22) from 7 pm - 8:15 pm. The address is 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. 732-892-1445. All are welcome.

Sorry this guy is dead but he was a bit wrong in passing on the right. Yet our stupid system just made a few millionaires back home in India.

WMS826
What if that was one of your family members?
The world doesn't need idiots like you... Yet the good people always die to soon... Rest in Peace Suresh

AJ, you are so warm and welcoming yet you wish me dead. What a Christian thing to say.

A bike is a motor vehicle. Bike riders can be issued the same summons you get driving a car. No passing on the right, if he was in a car he would have had the same accident yet most likely still be alive.

If I remember correctly, there is a legal bicycle lane on 88 at Coolidge. If Mr. Magan was crossing Coolidge with a green light, that would make Mr. Southrey responsible for yielding the right of way to a bicycle traveling through the intersection. My condolences to his family and friends.

Not so certain. Is it marked and how so.

Poor trucker most likely was terminated and will never find a job after this in his chosen field. All pedestrian traffic has the right of way, but should use common sense. This should be allowed to come out in a civil trial to stop the bleeding of American business and lower insurance rates for us all.

Lower insurance means lower pricing on goods and services.

Doesn't anyone pay attention to what the article says. Try reading this again Kieth & pj........ and yes I don't know if he had his right turn signal on......

"Brick Sgt. David Bedrosian on Wednesday said the initial investigation showed the tractor-trailer was turning right on Coolidge after being stopped at a red traffic light when Magan, who was riding his bicycle along the right edge of Route 88, apparently rode into the passenger side of the truck's cab and was knocked off his bicycle into the road, where he was then hit by the right rear tires of the tractor-trailer."

I knew Sandy - we spoke several times at Lukoil after he complimented my Indian-made motorcycle - it reminded him of home...He seemed like a really nice guy. RIP.

Sadly it's a tragic accident that has ruined lives. All people want to do is place blame. Is that really necessary? I'm sure he will be remembered and missed by many who like myself and family frequented Lukoil. He was always friendly and sometimes funny. RIP Suresh, my thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Unfortunately it is about assessing blame in any death for various reasons.

No other legal system in the world would do this for someone in a similar circumstance.

Anyone who has driven a tractor trailer knows about the blind spots. There is an awful lot you can't see, especially of what is alongside the right or behind you.. It is obvious the truck driver never saw the man on the bike, and the man on the bike never knew the truck was going to turn. I was not there, and will not place blame. But I've driven tractor trailers, and ride a bicycle every day. I can see how easily this could happen, with certain but unfortunately tragic timing and unawareness on the part of both parties. The wrong place at the wrong time for both. Very sad.

I drove for ten years all north jersey and NYC and agree entirely. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why I comment on this. I would bet he had his blinker on too. How this guy could not stop his bike in time is the question and see the truck turning ahead of him. Only thing I could say is he was side by side with the cab next to the passenger side fuel tank or step. Did not see the blinker and went ahead, passing on the right.

wms826, you really need to keep your mouth shut. You sound utterly stupid. You were not there and are making stupid comments that make no sense. I didnt know I needed a license to ride a bike.... hmmmm there goes that theory!!! (of course when wms826 comments, he hides behind a fake name. Idiots are dangerous and if he believes what he is writing, he will kill someone someday!)

ANYWAY.....................

Every state has the same law. If you hit a pedestrian or bicyclist in any state, whether it a motorcycle, car or truck, you are 100% in the wrong. Doesn't matter what the circumstances are, the driver is in the wrong. Its called pedestrian right away. I drove for for goya, and I was ALWAYS alert to what was around me at all times. I am sure that the prosecutors office will look at his log and review all the factors and then decide what to do and what charges need to be filed, if any. My OPINION is no matter what, its tragic on everyone. RIP Sandy, you were a hard worker and brought many smiles, to many of us.

Sandy Magan was a wonderful, very spiritual, hard working man. He was always so kind to me when I stopped at the Lukoil. Even though it was small talk, we had some nice conversations. He told me that God is everywhere. Laura B

The fact that some of you can sit on a jury scares the heck out of me. why do Mopeds have plates on them and require a lic to operate it. This is the system I talk about and it occurs because of people like you Ken Murphy if that is your real name. You are a lawyers dream on a jury and will hand over the farm to someone who is wrong. Check out these links below people.

http://www.bayheadnj.org/bhnj/Announcements/Bicycle%20Safety.html/_top

http://www.chathamborough.org/chatham/Departments/Emergency/Police/Activities/Traffic%20Safety%20Unit/

What about the helmet law Ken Murphy....here is a link from your own state. Maybe not Ken Murphys cause he is in a state of confusiion.

http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/bike/regulations.shtm

Good point ..If he had a helmet on would he have lived ...But what ever that section is so narrow and trucks fly on that road ..You have to really drive whit caution in cars or bike ..just a sad story..I bet the truck driver did pay attention to the bike rider..IM BIGGER ATTITUDE ...

It is sad on many accounts. I just want people to think and see this from other view points. What about the cop who had to clean this up and handle it. Not a pleasant day for first responders.

Suresh always rode his bike responsibly. I would see him riding everywhere in Point Pleasant and Brick (on Rt 88). I don't know the particular circumstances that led to his death, but he did bring smiles & laughter to his customers. It is a shame that he is gone now. I do have to say that people who drive down Rt 88 (especially when not being from the area) drive like idiots. I have seen a tremendous amount of speeding on 88 and people do not like to use signals for turning. They also tend to text while sitting at lights. Possession of your phone (even at a light) indicates you aren't paying attention to the roadway. I have even seen Police Officers using cell phones while driving on our busy roads. Please... stay aware.. this man had a life and family back home...

And if the police were heavy handed and wrote everything they see what would we say about them on here.

You people get your breaks, then complain the cops do not enforce the laws and EVERYONE ELSE is driving crazy.