Cyclist Seriously Injured in Crown Heights Hit-and-Run Collision

DoorDash Cyclist Seriously Injured in Crown Heights, Brooklyn Car Accident

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (October 23, 2026) – A 33-year-old DoorDash delivery worker was seriously injured in a Crown Heights, Brooklyn car accident.

New York City Police Department officials are saying that the accident occurred around 7:30 PM on Tuesday. The DoorDash worker was reportedly traveling down a road near Holic Thai bistro when they were hit by a white 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA.

Surveillance footage from the incident showed the cyclist being thrown into the street. First responders were called to the scene of the accident to help the victim.

That person was later transported to the hospital to receive treatment.

Liability for Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Car Accidents

New York law requires all drivers to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or cyclist that they encounter. Pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1146, “ every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any bicyclist, pedestrian, or domestic animal upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary.” There are many factors that could contribute to any bicycle accident.

• Speeding: Drivers are more likely to be involved in collisions if they are speeding.
• Distraction: Drivers that hit cyclists are routinely distracted.
• Intoxication: A large portion of pedestrian collisions involve drivers that were intoxicated.
• Visibility: Pedestrian collisions routinely occur in the early morning and late evening hours when visibility is reduced.

When a driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with a cyclist, this could be construed as negligence. Even if a cyclist or pedestrian is outside of a marked crosswalk, this does not remove a driver’s duty of care to avoid the crash. Any person injured due to the negligence of another driver in New York City may be able to pursue damages through a personal injury claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.

Investigating Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Car Accidents

We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the cyclist injured in this Crown Heights accident. It is our hope that the injured worker will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information should contact the NYPD. The driver responsible for this crash should do the right thing and come forward.

Have you or a loved one been injured in a Brooklyn hit-and-run collision? You may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys is here to support you. We are committed to helping victims get the medical and financial assistance that they need to recover and move forward. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.