NYPD Investigating Car Accident Involving Citi Bike By 5th Avenue and Union Street
PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN (November 18, 2023) – A Citi Bike rider was injured in a Park Slope, Brooklyn car accident with an SUV by 5th Avenue and Union Street.
New York City police officials are saying that the collision took place around 7:30 p.m. on Friday. A Citi Bike rider was heading down the road when they were hit by an SUV.
The force of the impact caused the bicyclist to hit the windshield of the SUV. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim who was later taken to the hospital.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Park Slope Car Accidents
Far too many bicyclists are killed or seriously injured in collisions every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Bicycle trips make up only 1% of all trips in the United States. However, bicyclists account for over 2% of people who die in a crash involving a motor vehicle on our nation’s roads.” There are many factors that could contribute to a bicycle accident.
- Bicycle accidents are more likely to happen at night.
- Bicycle accidents are more likely to happen at intersections.
- Bicycle accidents are more likely to happen when drivers are distracted.
Every driver has a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians and bicyclists. This includes driving at a safe speed and slowing down when necessary. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a bicyclist, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Brooklyn Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the Citi Bike rider injured in this car accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of the victim.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Brooklyn Citi Bike accident? Our team of bicycle accident attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
