A bicyclist who was killed by a New Jersey Transit train Monday night was writer Eric Boehlert, founder, and editor of Press Run. Let us learn everything about this accident case.
Eric Boehlert was a veteran writer and media analyst and a frequent television and radio guest discussing politics and the press on CNN and CNBC.
Therefore, he was a founding editor of Salon magazine, a fellow with Media Matters, and a former writer with Rolling Stone and Billboard magazines.
He has also written two books, “Lapdogs: How the Press Rolled Over for Brush,” and “Bloggers on the Buss.” His sudden death has given shocked all of his fans, following, and well-wishers at the moment.
New Jersey Eric Boehlert Bike Accident With Train Video Exposed
Media critic and journalist Eric Boehlert has died at the age of 57 in a bike accident which video has been spreading all over the internet at this time.
In fact, he died in a bicycle accident, but it did not mention the train incident. Boehlert was killed on Monday night when he was struck by a New Jersey Transit commuter train in Montclair, NJ, according to the site.
In addition to being a frequent commentator on politics and the media on CNN and CNBC, Boehlert was a founding editor of Salon, a fellow with Media Matters, and had written for Rolling Stone and Billboard magazines, among others.
Both Salon and Media Matters released statements on Boehlert’s death with Salon writing. His passing is a huge loss to media criticism and progressive journalism.
Eric Boehlert Cause Of Death
Eric Boehlert was fatally struck by an NJ Transit train in Montclair, and the incident NJ Transit confirmed to the Daily News. A train struck a male cyclist Monday at about 9:40.
Therefore, he has died at the age of 57 following a bike accident in New Jersey. He specialized in exposing disinformation and holding fellow journalists and politicians accountable.
So far his passing is a real loss for truth and will leave a void in the broader media landscape. His death was confirmed by his wife, Tracy Breslin.
Eric Boehlert Death And Obituary
After getting the news of Eric Boehlert New Jersey native Jon Stewart offered condolences on social media. “Greatly admired his passion and tenacity,” the comedian and political commentator wrote.
Soledad O’Brien, a journalist, and a friend said Boehlert “fought to rescue journalism and democracy, which need saving.”
“We’ve lost an awesome human being, handsome/cool/witty dude who kicked ass on our behalf. Crazy devotion to facts, context, and good reporting. Enemy of BS, fake news,” O’Brien wrote on Twitter.
O’Brien’s tweet said Boehlert died in a bicycle accident but it did not mention the train incident. Adored his kids Jane and Ben, his dogs, biking and running and basketball, and good friends wrote condolences on Twitter.