Cyclist strikes man walking to work in Central Park; man dies.
A 32-year-old cyclist struck Richard O'Brien as he walked to work through Central Park on September 23, 2026, and the steamfitter and father of two died four days later, the Daily News reported.
Reported by press, not yet linked to NYC police crash records. This may change when new official records become available or when matching details are reviewed.
Approximate reported location.
What We Know
A 32-year-old cyclist traveling north struck Richard O'Brien, 41, as he walked to work through Central Park on the morning of September 23, 2026, the Daily News reported, citing police. O'Brien fell and hit his head. He died September 27. O'Brien was a steamfitter and a father of two. His aunt said he underwent two brain surgeries and was at one point in a medically induced coma. Police said the cyclist had not been charged as of September 28. The report's account places the collision on East Drive near W. 84th St., while its photo captions say West Drive.
A morning walk ended in a fatal injury.
At about 6:30 a.m. on September 23, a 32-year-old cyclist traveling north struck Richard O'Brien, 41, as he walked to work through Central Park, the Daily News reported, citing police. O'Brien fell and hit his head. He died September 27.
The report gives conflicting drive names.
The Daily News account of police statements places the collision on East Drive near W. 84th St. in Central Park, but the report's photo captions say West Drive. O'Brien was walking through the park to work when the cyclist struck him.
O'Brien was a steamfitter and father of two.
O'Brien worked as a steamfitter and had two daughters, Kylie and Mia. A family friend started a fundraiser after the collision. O'Brien's aunt, Luann Moskowitz, wrote that he underwent two brain surgeries and was at one point in a medically induced coma.
Police reported no charge as of September 28.
Police told the Daily News that the cyclist had not been charged with a crime as of September 28.