A bicyclist hit by a semi-truck on Route 33 near Terry Hills earlier today may have been under the influence of drugs, according to a Sheriff's Office accident report.
Gregory Seppe, 53, of Prestige Crossing, Batavia, was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital by ground ambulance with an apparent head injury and in a semi-conscious state.
Witnesses told Deputy Chris Parker that Seppe appeared under the influence of drugs prior to the accident.
The truck driver, Brandan P. Smith, 27, of Munger Street, Bergen, said he saw the bike swerving into his westbound lane prior to his truck getting to Seppe's location. Then the bike returned to its own lane. Smith said he moved partially into the eastbound lane to try and avoid the bicyclist.
As the truck passed, Seppe apparently swerved into the westbound traffic lane again and was struck by the trailer on Smith's truck.
Seppe's son told Parker that Seppe had just left his residence and appeared to be highly impaired by drugs.
The son's neighbor told Parker that he saw Seppe fall down three times prior to leaving on the bike.
No citations were issued.
If I saw someone perilously
If I saw someone perilously intoxicated, about to travel on the roadway by whatever means, I would either try to prevent that from happening or call the cops. Otherwise, an accident could ensue that is worse than the one this morning. Just sayin'...
Gregory Seppe impaired by
Gregory Seppe impaired by drugs? that's unheard of! (*notice sarcasm)
If someone is under the
If someone is under the influence of drugs should not be going out riding on a bike. Why didn't someone stop this person? I'm sure he wasn't alone.