70-Year-old bicyclist seriously injured in Belmar road rage

🚨A driver punched a bicyclist twice in the face on Saturday

🚨The 70-year-old bicyclist required surgery for a broken jaw

🚨It's not known what set the driver off against the bicyclist

BELMAR — An arrest has been made in a road rage incident between a bicyclist and a driver at the Jersey Shore on Friday afternoon. It was caught on video.

Video captured on a resident's Ring camera showed a blue Kia SUV pulling in front of a man riding his bicycle near 12th and D Street. The driver opens his door, throws a punch at the bicyclist, causing him to stagger and the bike to fall over.

The bicyclist quickly stands back up as the Kia drives off.

News 12, which was first to report the incident, said the bicyclist was 70 years old.

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Driver jailed

The animosity between the two started at the intersection of D Street and 10th Avenue, according to police.

The driver, later identified as Anthony Alvear, stopped and slugged the same bicyclist with a closed fist. Police did not disclose what set Alvear off. The bicyclist needed surgery for a broken jaw.

Police went to Alvear's home on Sunday and charged him with second-degree aggravated assault. He was also charged with and was also issued a local summons for a noise violation. He was being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution as of Wednesday afternoon.

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A trip to New Jersey doesn't have to be all about the beach. Our state has some incredible trails, waterfalls, and lakes to enjoy.

From the Pine Barrens to the Appalachian Trail to the hidden gems of New Jersey, you have plenty of options for a great hike. Hiking is such a great way to spend time outdoors and enjoy nature, plus it's a great workout.

Before you go out on the trails and explore some of our listeners' suggestions, I have some tips on hiking etiquette from the American Hiking Society.

If you are going downhill and run into an uphill hiker, step to the side and give the uphill hiker space. A hiker going uphill has the right of way unless they stop to catch their breath.

Always stay on the trail, you may see side paths, unless they are marked as an official trail, steer clear of them. By going off-trail you may cause damage to the ecosystems around the trail, the plants, and wildlife that live there.

You also do not want to disturb the wildlife you encounter, just keep your distance from the wildlife and continue hiking.

Bicyclists should yield to hikers and horses. Hikers should also yield to horses, but I’m not sure how many horses you will encounter on the trails in New Jersey.

If you are thinking of bringing your dog on your hike, they should be leashed, and make sure to clean up all pet waste.

Lastly, be mindful of the weather, if the trail is too muddy, it's probably best to save your hike for another day.

I asked our listeners for their suggestions of the best hiking spots in New Jersey, check out their suggestions:

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