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Philadelphian (WP I) — The bicyclist

t who was struck and killed by a speeding drive Ron Wednesday night in Center City has been identified as an oncology resident at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

 

Barbara Fried, 30, who was originally from Colorado, treated pediatric cancer.

Her brother told Action News that this loss will have a huge ripple effect, not only within her family but also within the medical community and the patients she helped every day at CHOP.

 

“Barbara was a beacon of light, and given her many talents, skills, and achievements, was selected to be a Chief Resident at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for this academic year,” Dr. Jeanine Ronan, attending physician and the Program Director of the Pediatrics Residency Program at CHOP, said in a statement.

 

“She was loved by so many and embodied kindness, strength and a deep compassion for all who crossed her path. This morning, the CHOP community is in mourning following her tragic loss and keeping her family, friends and loved ones in our hearts,” Ronan continued.

 

That love felt for Friedes was confirmed by Avis Chen Boulter. She came to the scene of the crash to lay flowers in her honor, saying her daughter worked with Fried at CHOP. She said her daughter was heartbroken.

The crash happened around 7 p.m. while Fried was traveling in a designated bike lane at 18th and Spruce streets.

 

Barbara Fried is seen in a photo provided by her family.

Barbara Fried is seen in a photo provided by her family.

Police say Fried was thrown about 20 to 30 feet before she hit the ground. She was rushed to an area hospital for injuries to her head.

 

Witnesses say neighbors and police rushed to help, but she was pronounced dead at the hospital.

tells Action News he lives nearby where the accident occurred. “I went and checked on the elderly driver. He didn’t really speak much English.”

 

“I just remember what I saw and when I closed my eyes, all I see is that moment of a person upside down in the air,” said Jessie of Porch, of West Philadelphia, who was riding their bike at the time.

 

Police say the driver in a Volkswagen was speeding down Spruce Street just before the crash. Witnesses say he was driving in the bike lane.