Police said the white 2026 Hyundai Elantra driver fled south on Nostrand Avenue, and the cyclist was taken to Kings County Hospital Center in critical condition.
BROOKLYN, NY - October 22, 2026
A 33-year-old e-bike rider was critically injured after a driver struck him on Nostrand Avenue near Atlantic Avenue, according to the New York Post, citing police. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and the driver did not stop.
Key Facts
- Date: Tuesday night, as reported by the New York Post; first reported Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Location: Nostrand Avenue near Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: E-bike; white 2026 Hyundai Elantra
- Injuries / fatalities: Multiple injuries reported; the e-bike rider was in critical condition. No deaths were reported.
- Responding agencies: NYPD
- Reported by: New York Post
Crash Overview
According to police, the cyclist was riding south in the right lane of Nostrand Avenue near Atlantic Avenue when a white 2026 Hyundai Elantra struck him. Police said the Elantra had been in the center lane and was starting to move into the right lane when the collision occurred.
Police said the cyclist was thrown from his bike onto the pavement and suffered head trauma. He was taken to Kings County Hospital Center.
Police said the Elantra driver fled the scene, heading south on Nostrand Avenue, and had not been located. Few other details have been reported.
As of Wednesday, police said the cyclist remained in critical condition.
People Involved
- E-bike rider: A 33-year-old man who police said was in critical condition with head trauma.
- Driver: The driver of a white 2026 Hyundai Elantra. No identifying details were reported, and police said the driver had not been found.