What Happened
A 57-year-old man cycling on the City Island Bridge was critically injured Friday morning after being struck by a Honda SUV, according to News 12 Long Island. The crash was reported just after 9:15 a.m. on July 25, 2026.
Police said a 39-year-old woman was behind the wheel of the Honda SUV when the vehicle collided with the cyclist on the bridge. Neither the driver nor the victim has been publicly identified by name at this time. The exact circumstances leading up to the collision — including speed, direction of travel, and what caused the SUV to strike the bike — had not been released as of the time of reporting, and the investigation remains active.
The violence of the impact was evident at the scene. As News 12 Long Island reported, video captured at the scene showed the SUV’s windshield completely shattered, with a shoe belonging to the cyclist resting on the hood of the vehicle. The bicycle was thrown to the opposite side of the street entirely, underscoring the force involved in the collision.
Emergency responders transported the injured cyclist to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, where he was listed in critical condition. The 39-year-old driver of the Honda SUV remained at the scene following the crash. As of the time of publication, no arrests have been made, and police confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
Location & Road Context
The City Island Bridge spans the waterway connecting City Island — a small, maritime community in the northeastern Bronx — to Pelham Bay. The bridge serves as the sole vehicular and pedestrian connection to and from City Island, meaning all traffic, including cyclists, must use the same crossing. The narrow span and the mix of pedestrian, bicycle, and motor vehicle traffic can create conflict points, particularly during morning hours when commuter and recreational traffic overlap. For more on accident-prone roads and bridges in the New York metropolitan area, Long Island Traffic tracks ongoing incident trends across the region.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made in connection with the crash as of July 25, 2026. The driver of the Honda SUV, a 39-year-old woman, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, according to News 12 Long Island. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released details on whether charges are being considered or what factors — such as distraction, speed, or road conditions — may have contributed to the collision.