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By Morris Gut  Bronx Voice  June 20, 2025 BRONX - The summer season has officially started. Time to plan some road trips with good food in mind. Here are some suggestions within a 20-mile radius of the Bronx… ADRIATIC AT DUBROVNIK Founded by Jerry Tomic some 12 years ago, Dubrovnik has evolved into a dynamic Michelin-recognized restaurant. Westchester’s first restaurant devoted to the cuisine of Croatia, a multi-level 85-seat establishment with a lovely seasonal outdoor patio, state of the art temperature-controlled wine cellar, al fresco wood fire rotisserie BBQ, and lush seasonal al fresco garden. Talented chefs man the kitchen and they will transport you to the beautiful Adriatic in flavorful style. Seafood is a specialty. Octopus Salad, Adriatic Cuttlefish Risotto, Whole Mediterranean Branzino, Seafood & Saffron Pasta, Roasted Cornish Hen. Happy hours: 3-6 pm. Dubrovnik, 721 Main Street, New Rochelle. 914-637-3777  www.dubrovn...

Moped Rider Killed in Crash Near Bronx Zoo

Police officers and fire fighters were on hand during a fatal moped crash on Southern Boulevard near the Bronx Zoo. -Photo by Citizen App


By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice 

September 19, 2023 


BRONX - A moped driver lost control and fatally struck a concrete barrier near the Bronx Zoo over the weekend, cops said. 



At around midnight on September 17, 27-year-old Christopher Vatran was riding his gas powered moped on Southern Boulevard near the Bronx River Parkway when he lost control. Vatran struck a concrete barrier, was ejected and landed on the roadway. 


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EMS transported Vatran to Jacobi Medical Center where was pronounced deceased. 


NYPD's Highway District Collision Investigation Squad determined the crash was an accident and the victim had lost control. 




Investigators said Vatran was operating a 2023 Jiaju gas-powered moped eastbound on Southern Boulevard. He failed to navigate a curve in the roadway and lost control. The moped slammed into a concrete barrier on the south side of the roadway. The impact caused Vatran to be ejected from the moped and crash to the pavement. 



No arrests have been made and the Highway Squad is still investigating. 





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