FLATBUSH (VosIzNeias) — An elderly man is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike on Wednesday.
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The accident took place on Ocean Parkway and Avenue P. According to the NYPD, the 70-year-old man was riding his bike and was struck by the vehicle at approximately 10:15 AM.
Hatzolah transported the man to Maimonides Medical Center in critical condition. The patient suffered head trauma. According to reports, he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
The driver waited for the police to arrive, and was not arrested.
On a day when the City Council is voting to reimagine NYC streets… another VERY serious bicycle vs. car situation at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn… still learning more but looks bad, driver MAY have been arrested pic.twitter.com/jhjNuElNNv
— Henry Rosoff (@HenryRosoff) October 30, 2019
impossible I recall the city remaking that area to make it safer as part of zero vision.
I used to ride the bike path on Ocean Parkway; the most dangerous time, was when I had to cross intersections, where the bike paths ended, and the cross streets (i.e. Kings Highway, Avenue P, Quentin Rd., began).
That’s one of the most dangerous Ocean Parkway intersections. If you’re riding a bike a helmet could save your life.
I ride there every day. Cars are constantly running the red lights on the cross avenues. When the light turns red another 2-3 cars go through, every time. some enforcement or maybe cameras would be a great idea.