Bicyclist, 26, dies after being hit in St. Paul
A 26-year-old bicyclist, identified as James Moo, died after he was struck by a driver in St. Paul, according to police and local reporting. The collision occurred on a city street, and Moo later succumbed to his injuries; authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash and have not yet announced any charges.
📌 Key Facts
- Victim is a 26-year-old bicyclist named James Moo.
- He was struck by a driver on a St. Paul street and later died of his injuries.
- St. Paul police are investigating the fatal crash and have not immediately disclosed charging decisions.
📊 Relevant Data
Approximately 8 bicyclists are killed annually in Minnesota, which is one bicyclist killed every six weeks.
Bicycle Safety — Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths
In St. Paul, from 2015-2019, Black residents comprised 20% of traffic fatalities while representing 16.1% of the population.
Crash Analysis and Evaluation Safe Streets for All — City of Saint Paul
In St. Paul, from 2015-2019, American Indian residents comprised 4.4% of traffic fatalities while representing 0.8% of the population.
Crash Analysis and Evaluation Safe Streets for All — City of Saint Paul
Nationally, American Indian and Alaska Native people, who comprise 1% of the population, have a traffic fatality rate of 24.75 per 100,000, compared to 10.92 for White people.
Evaluating Disparities in Traffic Fatalities by Race, Ethnicity, and Income — Lindsey Research Services
Nationally, Black or African American people, who comprise 13% of the population, have a traffic fatality rate of 13.47 per 100,000, compared to 10.92 for White people.
Evaluating Disparities in Traffic Fatalities by Race, Ethnicity, and Income — Lindsey Research Services
In Minnesota, bicyclists are at fault for about half of crashes involving bicyclists, while motorists are at fault for the other half.
BICYCLE CRASH FACTS — Minnesota Department of Transportation
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