The crash was reported just after 7 a.m. Saturday at East 59th Street and Third Avenue.
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A Chevrolet Tahoe apparently lost control and hit the scaffolding.
Police say it's not clear if the critically injured man was the driver.
A woman was also in the car but she was not hurt.
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The crash is under investigation.
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