A 32-year-old bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night in the Hamilton Heights section of Manhattan, after police say a black Dodge Durango struck him and kept going. The collision happened around 9:45 p.m. near West 151st Street and Amsterdam Avenue, and emergency crews transported the rider to Harlem Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police say the driver fled the scene and no arrests have been made.
According to ABC7, the SUV was heading southbound on Amsterdam Avenue when it hit the bicyclist. The outlet reports that the victim's name has not yet been released, pending family notification, and that investigators remained at the scene late into the night.
Police search for Dodge Durango
"The driver then fled the scene without stopping," police said, as reported by ABC7. Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and pulling surveillance footage from nearby businesses and traffic cameras as they work to identify the Durango and whoever was behind the wheel.
What the law says
Per the New York State Senate, leaving the scene of an incident that causes death can be charged under Vehicle & Traffic Law §600 and may be prosecuted as a felony. Prosecutors can also pursue vehicular manslaughter or related charges, depending on whether evidence points to impairment, reckless driving, or other aggravating conduct. Those statutes are codified in the Penal Law, including Penal Law §§125.12–125.14.
Streets safety context
Traffic deaths in New York City remain a stubborn, citywide concern. The CrashCount dashboard shows 36,407 crashes and 96 deaths so far this year through June 11, 2026. Advocates say the continuing toll reinforces calls for more protected bike lanes, stricter speed enforcement, and better camera coverage on busy corridors like Amsterdam Avenue.
Anyone with information, video, or photos is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or use the online tip form, per NYC.gov. The NYPD continues to investigate the collision in Hamilton Heights.
