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Bicyclist struck, killed in Midtown; police locate dump truck of interest
ABC7 New York • • nation
Key Points:
- A bicyclist was struck and killed by a dump truck in Midtown Manhattan near 151 West 34th St. around 10:50 a.m. on Monday, according to NYPD officials.
- The dump truck involved did not stop at the scene and continued westbound on West 34th Street but was later located at Fifth Avenue and 35th Street, where police are questioning the driver.
- The victim was riding a JOCO e-bicycle, an electric bike rental used primarily for food delivery and gig workers, though it is unclear if the driver knew they had hit the cyclist.
- No arrests have been made yet, and the investigation is ongoing, with West 34th Street between Seventh Avenue and Broadway closed to traffic, causing delays.
