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Drummer’s Fatal Cycling Accident Shows Neighborhood’s Bike Safety Problems

The tragic October death of Total Slacker drummer Terence Connor remains a mystery

By Tobias Salinger

Feb. 14, 2013 · 4 min read

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Drummer’s Fatal Cycling Accident Shows Neighborhood’s Bike Safety Problems

The tragic October death of Total Slacker drummer Terence Connor remains a mystery

Tobias Salinger February 14, 2013Feb 14, 2013 · 4 min read

A truck driving down Metropolitan Avenue near the spot Terence Connor was killed in a bike accident in the early morning on October 1, 2012 (All photos by Tobias Salinger unless otherwise stated)

The tragic October death of Total Slacker drummer Terence Connor remains a mystery. But one former band mate said the incident leaves no question of whether area officials ensure the safety of Bushwick bike riders.

“If they did, my friend would still be…

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