Cyclist Hits 66-Year-Old Man, Kills Him on 7th Avenue
A rider going south on 7th Avenue hit a 66-year-old man crossing by West 56th Street. The man’s head hit the pavement. He died there in the street while the rider stayed upright and rolled on from the impact.
What We Know
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue hit a 66-year-old man crossing near West 56th Street in Manhattan around 7:45 p.m. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The impact caused a head injury and severe bleeding, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. No specific contributing factors were recorded for either person.
People
Pedestrian killed
Age 66; Male; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Bike
Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: No Damage
Where
7th Ave & West 56th St, Manhattan
Press Articles
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