No NYPD investigation after e-bike crash leaves woman in coma

WorldHealth & Fitness
17 Jul 2026 • 8:14 PM MYT
The Independent
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No NYPD investigation after e-bike crash leaves woman in coma

  • A 43-year-old jogger named Jean is in a medically induced coma after being struck by an e-bike in Central Park on July 7.
  • Jean suffered a traumatic brain injury requiring emergency cranial surgery, a broken elbow, and deep lacerations needing skin grafts.
  • Witnesses reported that the e-bike rider was traveling the wrong way in the running lane when he hit Jean from behind.
  • The New York Police Department confirmed there is currently no investigation into the crash, though the cyclist provided his details at the scene.
  • Jean's family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover her medical and living expenses, and to raise awareness about the dangers of e-bikes, which have been linked to thousands of injuries and over a hundred deaths in New York City.

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