From ABC7 New York · · 50s
DoorDash cyclist critically injured in Crown Heights hit-and-run
DoorDash worker critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run as police search for driver.
In brief
DoorDash worker critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run as police search for driver. A 33-year-old DoorDash cyclist was critically injured in a Crown Heights hit-and-run crash, with police hunting the fleeing driver. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
DoorDash cyclist critically injured
A 33-year-old DoorDash delivery worker was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Driver fled scene without stopping
Surveillance video showed the driver leaving the scene without checking on the injured cyclist.
“Oh my god this is crazy”
Witness describes driver's actions
Anthony Green, who works across the street, called the driver's actions selfish and unsafe.
“I just feel like it's just a very selfish thing to do if you're just speeding and not looking around just because you got somewhere to be”
Safety concerns for delivery workers
Transportation Alternatives says 97% of streets lack protected bike lanes for delivery workers.
“Delivery work is the deadliest job in new york city”
Cyclist remains hospitalized
The DoorDash worker remains in critical condition while police search for the driver.
The headline
A 33-year-old DoorDash cyclist was critically injured in a Crown Heights hit-and-run crash, with police hunting the fleeing driver.
