Overview
- The 43‑year‑old runner, identified by family as Jean, was hit from behind by an e‑bike on July 7 on West Drive near West 64th Street and remains in a medically induced coma.
- Her injuries include a traumatic brain injury that required emergency cranial surgery with part of the skull removed, three blood transfusions, a broken elbow and deep lacerations that need skin grafts, her family says.
- NYPD reported the 26‑year‑old cyclist stayed at the scene and gave his details but told outlets there was no open investigation at the time.
- Family members and advocates say the crash highlights gaps in accountability because e‑bikes currently face limited registration, insurance and criminal enforcement, and they are calling for new rules.
- Public records show e‑bike collisions in the city have risen year‑over‑year and a victims’ lawsuit is challenging the March executive order that moved many low‑level e‑bike offenses from criminal to civil penalties.