E-bike rider failed to yield, two hurt
A 60-year-old e-bike rider failed to yield on Flatbush Avenue near New York Avenue and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian. Police said both were injured; the rider suffered head injuries and was ejected.
What We Know
According to the police report, a 60-year-old e-bike rider failed to yield right-of-way on Flatbush Avenue at New York Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian at the intersection. Police recorded injuries to both people. The rider had head injuries with a fracture, dislocation, or distortion and was listed as unconscious and ejected; the pedestrian had a shoulder/upper arm contusion.
People
Bicyclist killed
Age 60; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Bike
Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Contributing factor: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Where
Flatbush Ave & New York Ave, Brooklyn
Press Articles
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