Broken Pavement Throws 66-Year-Old Cyclist to His Death
A 66-year-old man rode his bike down West 37th Street, hit broken pavement, and went over the bars. He smashed his head on the street and died there while a nearby taxi rolled past untouched.
What We Know
A 66-year-old man riding a bike on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan hit defective pavement and was ejected, striking his head on the roadway. According to the police report, he suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. A nearby taxi was present but did not make contact, and police listed pavement defects as the sole contributing factor in the crash, which occurred on a cold Sunday morning.
People
Bicyclist killed
Age 66; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Bike
Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: No Damage; Driver license status: Licensed
Taxi
2016 TOYT -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Other*; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Right Side Doors; Damage: No Damage; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Passenger Distraction
Where
West 37th St & 11th Ave, Manhattan
Press Articles
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