Cement Truck Driver Kills Cyclist On Treacherous Borough Park Stretch - Streetsblog New York City

"According to police, cyclist Edwin Delgado was pedaling southbound on two-way 16th Avenue just south of 49th Street at around 3:50 p.m. when the 68-year-old driver of a cement truck slammed into him, causing severe body trauma. A video obtained by News12 Brooklyn shows Delgado veering around a double-parked car when he was overtaken by the cement truck driver."

"Two-way streets are especially susceptible to danger when car drivers choose to block traffic flow by double-parking. According to city stats mapped by Crash Count, there have been 65 reported crashes on just a short stretch of 16th Avenue between 46th and 51st streets since January 2022. Those crashes injured 21 pedestrians and eight cyclists."

"There were 240 reported crashes in Borough Park's 66th Precinct between Jan. 1 and March 8, according to the NYPD. Last year, also according to city stats, 103 cyclists and 205 pedestrians were injured in the cozy confines of the 66. The precinct is in the top 10 for serious injuries from crashes, despite having no highways."

"Double-parking can be prevented by accurately pricing curb space to ensure availability, and by building protected bicycle infrastructure. In Borough Park, where Edwin was killed, there is not a single protected bike lane."

Edwin Delgado, a cyclist, was fatally struck by a 68-year-old cement truck driver on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn's Borough Park neighborhood at approximately 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday. Video footage shows Delgado maneuvering around a double-parked vehicle when the cement truck overtook him, causing severe trauma. He was transported to Maimonides Medical Center where he died. The truck driver remained at the scene and was not immediately charged. Borough Park's 66th Precinct experiences significant traffic dangers, with 65 reported crashes on a short 16th Avenue stretch since January 2022, injuring 21 pedestrians and eight cyclists. The precinct recorded 240 crashes between January and March and ranks in the top 10 for serious crash injuries despite lacking highways. Delgado's death marked the seventh fatality in seven days citywide.

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