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71-year-old man thrown from bike, killed after hitting dog in Central Park
ABC7 Eyewitness News • • nation
Key Points:
- A 71-year-old man died after being thrown from his bike upon hitting an off-leash golden retriever in Central Park near East 84th Street around 8:30 a.m. Monday; he suffered head and body injuries and was pronounced dead at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
- Dogs are allowed off-leash in Central Park only from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., but must remain on a short leash on park drives at all times, raising questions about the dog's status during the incident.
- This fatal accident follows a recent deadly collision last month in the same area, where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a bicyclist, prompting calls for enhanced park safety measures such as a 15 mph speed limit and better enforcement.
- The Central Park Conservancy expressed condolences and urged all visitors to adhere to park rules to ensure safety and respect among all users of the public space.
- Authorities have not yet announced if any charges will be filed related to Monday's fatal crash.
