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SEE IT: Hit-and-Run Scofflaw Driver Slams Cyclist (and Dog) on Cargo Bike on Fifth Avenue

A reckless driver illegally using the bus lane on Fifth Avenue slammed into a cargo bike rider on Monday night, sending him and his dog onto the pavement before speeding away.

By Gersh Kuntzman

9:52 AM EST on January 31, 2023

SEE IT: Hit-and-Run Scofflaw Driver Slams Cyclist (and Dog) on Cargo Bike on Fifth Avenue

The moment of impact.

A reckless driver illegally using the bus lane on Fifth Avenue slammed into a cargo bike rider on Monday night, sending him and his dog onto the pavement before speeding away.

According to police, the cyclist sustained minor injuries in the 8:15 p.m. crash at 57th Street, which was captured on security video and posted to Reddit. The NYPD did not mention the condition of the dog nor provide any details about the car or its driver. The video shows that the car is a gray or silver Jeep.

The apparent victim of the crash posted a video on Instagram showing extensive damage to his bike — but also a dog in apparently good condition. He also has a GoFundMe page to seek help in obtaining a new bike. He identifies the dog as Simba.

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The NYPD says its investigation is ongoing, but the crash generated significant outrage on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/okaygreatfine/status/1620230699742810112?s=20&t=eQnwDvPzPGCXL9H639wEpA

https://twitter.com/PatrickSan_/status/1620424141538209799?s=20&t=eQnwDvPzPGCXL9H639wEpA

This is a breaking story that will be updated.

Gersh Kuntzman

Tabloid legend Gersh Kuntzman has been with New York newspapers since 1989, including stints at the New York Daily News, the Post, the Brooklyn Paper and even a cup of coffee with the Times. He's also the writer and producer of "Murder at the Food Coop," which was a hit at the NYC Fringe Festival in 2016, and “SUV: The Musical” in 2007. He also writes the Cycle of Rage column, which is archived here.