According to the Daily News, Joseph Bellaflores, 43, was going west on Houston Street and was struck by a truck making a left onto Lafayette from the eastbound lane.
(Police said he fell and slid under the passenger side of the Ford E350 van truck. The driver remained on the scene and was not charged. As Streetsblog pointed out, the police typically blame the victim in such deadly collisions.)
He and his long-time girlfriend, Jacqueline Roman, have two sons, ages 12 and 7.
"He was caring. He was protective. Just so much love. He was honest, he was true. Everything about him was real and genuine," she told the paper. "It's a big loss for anybody that knew him ... He was everything to us."
Bellaflores was a staff member at 184 Thompson, a 140-unit residential building near Washington Square Park.
Tenants there started a crowdfunding campaign to help his loved ones pay for expenses.
Per the GiveSendGo page: "His positive attitude was infectious, and he will be terribly missed by all who ever had the pleasure of meeting him. The world lost a wonderful person in Joseph."
Damn. That's too young to die. My condolences to his loved ones.
ReplyDeleteClearly a solid dude. What a tragedy
ReplyDeletePeople in vehicles are generally oblivious to any other type of traffic.
ReplyDeleteThis is a tragedy. However, it would be helpful to readers to know what happened and what the police report says. Was the victim riding a stand up scooter or one that you ride? For east bound drivers on Houston Street, there is a left turn lane and traffic light with a left turn arrow. Did the truck have a green left turn arrow? Who had the right of way? Is there a video? Answers to these questions would go a long way in helping to determine who is responsible for this accident.
ReplyDeletePLEASE EVERYONE HELP HIS FAMILY
ReplyDelete@10:05am: That is your opinion, not a fact.
ReplyDeleteRIP to this gentleman, and condolences to his family.
this is about a man who unfortunately lost his life in a tragedy and I completely agree with 10:34am. There are very limited fact. As for 10:05am - I'm a driver and I can assure you I am not obliviously. I had to take a test. I have renew my license by retesting my eye sight. Streetsblog has an agenda and should be taken with a grain of salt.
ReplyDeleteWe all should donate at least 25 to 50 bucks for his kids and partner. They really need our help now.
ReplyDeleteRIP
DeleteMy condolences to his family. 🤍
ReplyDeleteMy condolence to the family my prayers to the family
ReplyDeleteVery sad.
ReplyDeleteWe've made a contribution to the family.
That said, have zero faith in information from Streetsblog.
Don't drive myself, but nearly daily when weather is good, nearly hit by cyclists - who basically go through red lights, the wrong way etc.
Citibikers seem to be the most dangerous to pedestrians
I had know this man for years, and he was a genuine, funny, hardworking man who loved his friends and family. Especially his two sons. If you would have met him, he you have you laughing. The world lost an amazing individual. It's a sad tragedy.
ReplyDeleteRIP Joey "Dice"