New York, NY (January 15, 2026) – A woman riding a bicycle was seriously injured in a harrowing crash with a tractor-trailer early Wednesday morning at the intersection of 2nd Ave and E 57th St in Midtown Manhattan. The incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. as morning traffic began to intensify in the area.
According to authorities, the 53-year-old driver of a Rhode Island-registered tractor-trailer was heading south on 2nd Ave and attempted to make a right turn onto E 57th St when he struck the 46-year-old cyclist. Details remain unclear regarding whether the woman was traveling alongside the truck or had already entered the intersection prior to the turn.
Emergency medical teams responded quickly to the scene and transported the cyclist to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Initially listed in critical condition due to severe leg trauma, officials later updated her status to stable. However, eyewitness accounts from the scene suggested the woman’s injuries may have been catastrophic, with at least one witness describing her leg as severed in the impact. That specific detail has not yet been confirmed by police.
The intersection, known for its high volume of both vehicular and cyclist traffic, was temporarily blocked as investigators worked to document the scene. Authorities have not announced any charges at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured cyclist as she begins what may be a long and difficult road to recovery.
