Cyclist Killed By Out-Of-Control SUV Near Barclays Center Early This Morning

An out-of-control SUV struck and killed a cyclist and crashed into two other cars near the Barclays Center early this morning, injuring at least three other people, according to the NYPD, who are still investigating and have not yet filed charges against the driver, who stayed at the scene and reportedly may have suffered a seizure while driving.

The FDNY responded to Atlantic Avenue between Flatbush and Fourth Avenues at 7:04 this morning, where they found the cyclist in the roadway, already deceased. The vehicle that struck the cyclist then hit two other cars, cops said. Of the three injured, one was in serious condition, one was in stable condition and one had minor injuries, officials said.

While the FDNY could not confirm ages or genders of any of the victims, the Post reports that the victim was a man in his 30s who was not carrying identification at the time.

According to Gothamist, freelance photographer Andrew Katz arrived on the scene at 7:45. Witnesses told Katz that the driver of the SUV had approached Atlantic Avenue from Fourth Avenue, and rear-ended another motorist at the corner of Dean Street. The SUV driver then crashed into the cyclist between Atlantic and Flatbush, struck a second vehicle, and then crashed into a steel pole in front of the LIRR entrance at Fourth Avenue and Flatbush.

  Remnant of bicycle in SUV front wheel, Atlantic Ave & Flatbush #accident #fatality #crimescene #flatbush #atlanticave   A photo posted by Andrew Katz (@akatzphoto) on Jul 13, 2015 at 5:34am PDT

According to a report by ABC 7, the motorist whose car was rear-ended at a red light at Dean Street was an Uber driver with three passengers in the back seat.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is still on the scene. We will update with more information when it becomes available.