Manhattan, NY - Cyclist Suffers Mouth Injury After Being Struck by Vehicle on E 42nd St & Lexington Ave

Manhattan, NY – Cyclist Suffers Mouth Injury After Being Struck by Vehicle on E 42nd St & Lexington Ave

Posted by: Joanne Holcomb on May 15, 2023

Manhattan, NY (May 15, 2023) – A pedestrian on a CitiBike suffered a mouth injury after they were struck by a vehicle at the East 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue intersection on May 15th at about 5:40 p.m.

Manhattan, NY - Cyclist Suffers Mouth Injury After Being Struck by Vehicle on E 42nd St & Lexington Ave

Eyewitnesses reported that the bicyclist was crossing the intersection when the vehicle collided with them, causing immediate distress and injury. A 911 caller reported the incident, and an ambulance was dispatched to provide medical attention.

Details regarding the type of vehicle involved and its driver remain undisclosed.

We hope the cyclist makes a quick and complete recovery.