Edwin Delgado, 53, was killed in a bicycle accident in Brooklyn’s Borough Park area, which officials say, involved a cement truck. According to Streetsblog.org, police said Delgado was riding a bicycle south on two-way 16th Avenue just south of 49th Street the afternoon of March 11 when a cement truck driven by a 68-year-old man collided with him, causing severe body trauma. A video obtained by News 12 Brooklyn shows Delgado going around a double-parked car when he was overtaken by the cement truck driver.
Delgado was transported to Maimonides Medical Center where he died. The cement truck driver remained at the scene and was not immediately charged pending the official investigation. Police declined to say if he was speeding along the narrow roadway, Streetsblog reports, adding that Delgado’s death marked a particularly deadly stretch on New York City roadways. He was the seventh fatality in as many days. We offer our deepest condolences to the family of Edwin Delgado for their tragic loss.
NYC Crashes Involving Bicyclists
Streetsblog reports that two-way streets are particularly dangerous when drivers choose to block traffic flow by double parking. According to city statistics mapped out by Crash Count, there have been 65 reported crashes on just a short stretch of 16th Avenue between 46th and 51st streets since January 2022. Those crashes injured 21 pedestrians and eight bicyclists. There were 240 reported crashes in Borough Park’s 66th Precinct between Jan. 1 and March 8, the NYPD stated. The precinct is in the top 10 for serious crash injuries in spite of not having any highways.
Transportation Alternatives, a traffic safety advocacy group, noted that the illegal double parking led to Delgado’s death and called for changes. In a statement, the group said “double-parking can be prevented by accurately pricing curb space to ensure availability and by building protected bicycle infrastructure.” Their statement also pointed out that Borough Park does not have a single protected bike lane, which means there is no safe route for bicyclists traveling to or through the neighborhood. Delgado is the fifth bicyclist to be killed this year — up from three over the same period last year, according to the New York City Department of Transportation.
Compensation in Bicycle Accidents
New York law grants bicyclists the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of other vehicles. They have the right to use the roadway and are entitled to expect that drivers will follow the rules of the road and operate their vehicle safely. Bicyclists who are injured in an accident have the right to seek compensation particularly if the carelessness of another driver caused the collision and their injuries. This may include negligence (carelessness) by the driver of another vehicle such as speeding, distracted driving, failure to yield or opening a car door into a bicyclist’s path, etc. In some cases, responsibility may also lie with the city or a property owner/manager if dangerous road conditions, poor signage or defective infrastructure played a role.
New York’s bicyclists are also protected by local laws such as the “door zone” rules and bike lane regulations, which impose specific duties on drivers. Understanding these rights is crucial for bicyclists seeking accountability and fair treatment after an accident. An experienced bicycle accident lawyer can help guide victims and families seeking justice.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
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Source: https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/03/12/cement-truck-driver-kills-cyclist-on-treacherous-borough-park-stretch