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Tyler Greer, whose license was suspended after the 2022 crash, allegedly stole car batteries and drove against traffic while colliding into cars on Bruckner Boulevard.
Local elected officials called on the city to make street safety improvements in the area.
The street safety measure, called “daylighting,” is meant to reduce pedestrian deaths. Officials said traffic fatalities will also be recorded for the first time in CompStat, the NYPD’s weekly published crime data.
The crash Friday resulted in minor injuries, but it's just the latest in a series of collisions.
A new city rule that went into effect this week requires vehicles and bikers to yield to pedestrians even if there is no stoplight or stop sign.
Deaths from motorcycle crashes are up more than 17% compared to the same period in 2019, according to the state.
"We’re reviewing and strengthening our rider accountability and safety measures and communicating with city officials, and we look forward to serving you again in the near future."
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac SUV backed over the 72-year-old woman as she was biking.
Pedestrian and cyclist deaths increased in 2019.
The fatal crashes occurred in Hell's Kitchen, Sunset Park, SoHo, Gowanus, and Flushing.