Cops: Wrong-Way Driver Attempting To Evade Police Strikes Cyclist In Midtown Manhattan
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A person riding a bicycle is in serious condition after being hit by a wrong-way driver attempting to evade police in Midtown Manhattan Sunday evening.
Police say around 7:30 p.m. a sports utility vehicle turned off of 34th Street and began driving the wrong way on 7th Avenue, striking the cyclist.
The driver of the SUV and a passenger then tried to flee the scene on foot. Police caught up with them a short while later and took them into custody.
The cyclist was rushed to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in serious condition.
Charges are pending against the driver and passenger of the SUV as the crash remains under investigation.
