Pedestrian Killed in Central Park Bicycle Collision

 A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a bicyclist in Central Park. According to a CBS New York report, the bicycle versus pedestrian accident occurred on West Drive in Central Park near 62nd Street. The pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, was hospitalized with critical injuries at a local hospital and later died. The bicyclist suffered relatively minor injuries. No charges or citations were reported.
CBS reported that the location where this fatal collision occurred is a “problem spot.” Both bicyclists and pedestrians who talked to the news channel agreed that it can be a dangerous spot. They say that location draws a variety of traffic including bicyclists who travel at a high rate of speed. Police from the Central Park precinct have apparently been warning bicyclists recently to slow down and for pedestrians to be vigilant.

The Problem of High Speed Biking
According to media reports, the bicyclist in this particular case, was reportedly riding a road bike and traveling at a high speed. The woman was knocked to the ground with an impact that left her brain-dead. The victim later died. This is apparently the second fatal bike-pedestrian crash in the city in just two months and the second to happen in Central Park.
In August, a runner was hit by a teen on a bike who had swerved to avoid a pedicab. After this most recent accident, even bicycling enthusiasts have criticized the high-speed bike racing culture that is taking over Central Park. The bicyclist in the most recent crash was apparently tracking his time using a popular app called Strava. Safety advocacy groups are calling for bicyclists to stop racing in public places with high foot traffic such as Central Park.
Compensation for Victims and Families
Anyone who is a victim of negligence or recklessness can seek compensation for the injuries, damages or losses caused by such acts. Families of deceased victims can file wrongful death claims against the at-fault parties seeking compensation for damages including, but not limited to, lost future income and benefits, medical expenses, funeral costs, pain and suffering, etc.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options. Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a man on a bicycle who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident.
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Source: CBS New York