Driver Blows Turn, Kills E-Bike Rider on Park Ave South
A Lexus driver turned left off Park Avenue South and hit a 23-year-old e-bike rider going straight on East 27th. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The rider was thrown, badly hurt, and died in the street.
What We Know
A deadly crash unfolded at Park Avenue South and East 27th Street on a Saturday morning in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lexus sedan driver made a left turn while a 23-year-old e-bike rider continued straight. The driver hit the rider, ejecting him and causing severe bleeding and injuries across his body. He died at the scene. Police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” as a contributing factor in the crash.
People
Bicyclist killed
Age 23; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Sedan
2014 LEXS -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Making Left Turn; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Right Front Bumper; Damage: Right Front Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Bike
Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed
Where
Park Avenue South & East 27th St, Manhattan
Press Articles
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