Cyclist dies in Chelsea hit-and-run; suspect in custody

CHELSEA, New York
Sunday, December 4, 2022
CHELSEA, Manhattan (WABC) -- A man driving an electric bike in Chelsea died after he was hit by a car whose driver left the scene, police said.

Officials say the incident happened just before 1:30 a..m. Sunday in front of 241 W. 24th St.
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The cyclist was hit by an Infinity sedan traveling in the same direction, police said.

Officials say the impact of the collision threw the man from his bike and into a parked car.



The driver of the Infinity drove off from the scene, but the 24-year-old and his abandoned car were found later near West 24th Street and Seventh Avenue.
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Police say the cyclist was taken to Bellevue Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Charges for the driver of the car are pending.

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