Some stories bring me no joy. But sometimes I feel the need to tell them, if only because they hit close to home.
At least this one hasn't ended in tragedy...so far.
A few days ago, I wrote about Madison Jane Lyden, the Australian tourist run down by an inebriated garbage truck driver as she cycled up Central Park West. Well, I've gotten word of another cyclist struck by a motorist on a route I ride frequently.
Just before 8 pm yesterday, an 11-year-old boy (whose name hasn't been released) was riding his bike in Far Rockaway, in an area I pass through when I ride to Point Lookout or other points on Long Island's South Shore. Occasionally, "Far Rock" is even my destination, especially when I'm trying to get a ride in during an abbreviated winter day.
Anyway, a black sedan slammed into him--and kept going. The impact sent him airborne for several car lengths. He landed in the hospital with internal injuries, but he is expected to survive.
At least, according to the NYPD, the driver of that car--41-year-old Aghostinho Sinclair--has been arrested. Needless to say he's in a heap of trouble: The charges against him include reckless endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident--and driving without a license. (The latter charge is called "aggravated unlicensed operation".) I wonder whether "endangering the welfare of a child" or some similar charge can be added to the list.
At least this one hasn't ended in tragedy...so far.
A few days ago, I wrote about Madison Jane Lyden, the Australian tourist run down by an inebriated garbage truck driver as she cycled up Central Park West. Well, I've gotten word of another cyclist struck by a motorist on a route I ride frequently.
Just before 8 pm yesterday, an 11-year-old boy (whose name hasn't been released) was riding his bike in Far Rockaway, in an area I pass through when I ride to Point Lookout or other points on Long Island's South Shore. Occasionally, "Far Rock" is even my destination, especially when I'm trying to get a ride in during an abbreviated winter day.
Anyway, a black sedan slammed into him--and kept going. The impact sent him airborne for several car lengths. He landed in the hospital with internal injuries, but he is expected to survive.
At least, according to the NYPD, the driver of that car--41-year-old Aghostinho Sinclair--has been arrested. Needless to say he's in a heap of trouble: The charges against him include reckless endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident--and driving without a license. (The latter charge is called "aggravated unlicensed operation".) I wonder whether "endangering the welfare of a child" or some similar charge can be added to the list.
