A DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider in Lower Manhattan on July 16 while fixing a street sign. A dispute escalated after the worker nearly collided with the cyclist who then slashed him with a box cutter. The victim, a 28-year-old man, sustained injuries but was treated and released from the hospital. The assailant fled the scene, and no arrests have been made thus far. The DOT condemned the attack and is cooperating with NYPD to find the perpetrator. Tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers.
An on-duty NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) worker was slashed by an e-bike rider in Lower Manhattan Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at Broadway and Cedar Street at around 6:55 a.m. on July 16, while the worker, a 28-year-old man, was fixing a street sign near a bike lane in the area. The DOT worker backed up his truck when the cyclist almost crashed into it, leading to an argument that escalated into violence when the e-biker allegedly whipped out a box cutter.
The e-bike rider slashed the worker in his left arm and back. The suspect was able to get away before officers from the 1st Precinct responded to the scene. EMS brought the victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue, where he was treated for his injuries and released. So far, no arrests have been made, and the e-biker remains at large.
DOT officials condemned the assault, stating: 'This was an abhorrent assault of a NYC DOT employee who performs critical work to keep our city moving. Our thoughts are with our employee and their loved ones, and we hope they make a quick recovery.' They added that they would coordinate with NYPD to bring the perpetrator to justice.
Anyone with information regarding the incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). Tips can also be submitted online, and all calls and messages are kept confidential.
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