URGENT UPDATE: A 28-year-old bicyclist has been hospitalized following a serious crash involving a car in Port Richmond, Staten Island, just after 5 p.m. on December 1, 2023. The New York Police Department (NYPD) reports that the cyclist was struck by a vehicle making a left turn from Richmond Terrace onto Heberton Avenue.
Witnesses described the scene as alarming, with the bicyclist lying on the ground and receiving immediate assistance from responding police officers. Eyewitnesses noted that the driver remained at the scene, cooperating with authorities.
Emergency responders, including firefighters, quickly arrived to provide aid until an EMS ambulance transported the victim to Richmond University Medical Center in West Brighton. The extent of the cyclist’s injuries remains unclear at this time.
Authorities from the 121st Precinct are investigating the incident and have confirmed that no charges have been filed against the driver as of yet. Police have also secured the cyclist’s belongings and transported his bicycle in the ambulance.
This developing story highlights the ongoing concerns regarding cyclist safety in urban environments. As investigations continue, community members are urged to exercise caution on the roads, particularly in areas with heavy pedestrian and cyclist traffic.
Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available on this critical incident.
