Cyclist killed by driver fleeing traffic stop in Washington Heights, NYPD says

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) -- A minivan fleeing a traffic stop struck and killed a 28-year-old cyclist in Washington Heights, police say.

The accident happened at 9:42 p.m. Saturday at 155 Street and Broadway.

Investigators say the blue Toyota minivan was traveling eastbound on 155 Street at a high rate of speed when the driver struck the man on the bicycle.

The minivan fled the scene.

The victim was pronounced dead at Harlem Hospital.

No further details were immediately available.

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