Cyclist dies after falling, striking head after colliding with pedestrian in Central Park
CENTRAL PARK (WABC) -- A bicyclist has died after colliding with a pedestrian in Central Park on Wednesday, police said.
The 43-year-old cyclist, later identified as Salvador Nico-Garcia, collided with a 41-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at the crosswalk.
Nico-Garcia fell and struck his head on the curb near 96th Street and East Drive, police said.
He was taken to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where he was pronounced dead just before 7 p.m.
Officials say Nico-Garcia was on an e-bike and was not wearing a helmet at the time he was thrown.
There is no requirement for bicyclists over 14 years old to wear a helmet.
The pedestrian suffered minor abrasions to the hand.
In Central Park, pedestrians have the right of way at all times.
The incident is under investigation.
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