Cyclist Hits Man Crossing 7th, Rides Off
A 53-year-old man stepped into 7th Avenue at 17th Street. A rider hit him head-on, knocked him down, hurt his leg, then kept going south into the dark.
What We Know
A 53-year-old man was crossing near 7th Avenue and West 17th Street in Manhattan when a southbound cyclist hit him head-on and knocked him to the ground. According to the police report, the pedestrian complained of pain in his lower leg and foot and was recorded as injured. The rider continued south and left the scene without stopping or rendering aid. The crash happened on a Thursday evening after dark.
People
Pedestrian killed
Age 53; Male; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing; Injury: Injured
Vehicles
Bike
Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: No Damage
Where
167 7th Ave, Manhattan
Press Articles
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