Citibike Rider Injured In Collision

By Theodore Parisienne               Posted – 2:26PM

The Citibike is seen here with the front wheel broken off on Tuesday July 16, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

A 39yr old man riding a Citibike on 5th Avenue near Warren Street in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn was rushed to Methodist Hospital at about 7:40AM, with what was initially reported as severe head injuries, after he collided with a car driven by a 45yr old man on Tuesday.

The Citibike is seen here with the front wheel broken off on Tuesday July 16, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

The Citibike, with its’ front wheel broken off, was observed on the sidewalk.

The Citibike is seen here with the front wheel broken off on Tuesday July 16, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

A NYPD Spokesperson later stated that the bicyclist was in stable condition. It is not clear whether the driver or bicyclist received any Summons.

The Citibike is seen here with the front wheel broken off on Tuesday July 16, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The broken Citibike is seen here on Tuesday July 16, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

Bicyclist Critical After Running Into Door of SUV

By Theodore Parisienne               Posted – 10:04AM

The black Ford Explorer SUV is seen here on Avenue I at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn on Sunday January 6, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

A 57yr old man riding his bicycle westbound on Avenue I in Brooklyn on Sunday January 6, 2019, was rushed to Maimonides Hospital in critical condition with head trauma after the driver of a parked black Ford Explorer SUV opened his door as the man was going by.

An Investigator takes photos of the scene on Avenue I at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn on Sunday January 6, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

The bicyclist vaulted over the door and landed on his head. According to the NYPD, the driver of the SUV was later arrested due to Open Warrants not related to the crash. The NYPD did not provide information as to the nature of these Warrants. The Investigation into the crash itself is ongoing.

The bicycle is seen here on Avenue I at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn on Sunday January 6, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

The victims’ helmet is seen here on Avenue I at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn on Sunday January 6, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The driver of the SUV, who was arrested on Open Warrants, is seen at left on Avenue I at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn on Sunday January 6, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

The scene on Avenue I at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn on Sunday January 6, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

The scene on Avenue I at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn on Sunday January 6, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)