A liberal media critic who based Salon journal was fatally struck by a NJ Transit prepare whereas using a bicycle, his household stated Wednesday.
Eric Boehlert, 57, was using a bicycle close to the Watchung Avenue station in Montclair, NJ, at round 9:50 p.m. when he was struck and killed by a Hoboken-bound NJ Transit prepare, in keeping with NorthJersey.com.
The seven prospects and crew members on board the prepare weren't injured. The NJ Transit Police had been conducting an investigation into the crash.
Boehlert was remembered fondly by his household, together with his spouse, Tracy Breslin, and two kids.
“By means of his journalism, social media, books, and appearances on CNN and MSNBC, Eric was a fierce defender of democracy, social justice and reality in media,” his household stated in a press release launched Wednesday.
“He was fearless and good in his investigation of hypocrisies and double requirements within the media, and his contribution was priceless.”
Boehlert was additionally a fellow for liberal media watchdog Media Issues and served as a author for Rolling Stone and Billboard journal.
“Simply bought crushing information from Tracy Breslin, spouse of @EricBoehlert,” tweeted tv journalist Soledad O’Brien. “Has died in a motorcycle accident, age 57. Adored his youngsters Jane and Ben, his canine, biking and working and basketball and good buddies, a fierce and fearless defender of the reality.”
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton additionally weighed in on Boehlert’s demise.
“@EricBoehlert’s demise is horrible information,” Clinton tweeted. “I’m devastated for his household and buddies and can miss his crucial work to counteract misinformation and media bias. What a loss.”
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