Biker Killed in Harlem Hit-and-Run, NYPD Searching for Driver
🤖 AI Generated ImageA 32-year-old man was killed Friday night after a driver struck him while he was riding his bike in Harlem and fled the scene.
The NYPD is searching for the driver. No arrest has been made.
What We Know So Far
[CONFIRMED] The victim was riding his bike near the intersection of 151st Street and Amsterdam Avenue when he was struck around 9:45 p.m. Friday, police said.
[CONFIRMED] The driver left the scene without stopping. Video from the area shows the bike left upside down in the road afterward.
[CONFIRMED] The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
[REPORTED] A witness in the area, Aaron Goodwin, described a crowd of 30 to 40 people gathering at the scene within minutes, according to PIX11's reporting.
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What Is Still Unknown
The driver's identity, vehicle description, and direction of travel after the crash have not been released by police.
It is not yet confirmed whether the victim was wearing a helmet — a witness suggested he was not, based on what was visible at the scene, but NYPD has not confirmed this detail.
No description of the vehicle involved has been made public, and it is unclear whether surveillance or traffic camera footage has been recovered.
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What Authorities Have Said
The NYPD confirmed the basic details of the crash and said the investigation remains ongoing.
No additional statement on a suspect, vehicle, or motive has been released as of this writing.
The department is asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or by texting 274637 (CRIMES) with TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers can reach Crime Stoppers at 1-888-57-PISTA.
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What to Watch Next
NYPD's next confirmed development will likely be the release of a vehicle description or surveillance footage, if recovered.
The victim's name has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
🔄 We will update this article as new information is confirmed.
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Key Takeaways
- A 32-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run while riding his bike near 151st Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Harlem Friday around 9:45 p.m.
- The driver fled the scene and has not been identified or apprehended.
- No vehicle description has been released by police as of this writing.
- A witness described a crowd of 30 to 40 people gathering at the scene within minutes.
- NYPD's investigation remains ongoing; the public is asked to contact Crime Stoppers with tips.
- Next development: release of a vehicle description, suspect identification, or victim's name.
Sources
- PIX11 — Biker Killed in Harlem Hit-and-Run: NYPD — June 20, 2026
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