A cyclist in Manhattan died in a hit-and-run crash so forceful, police said the rider's e-bike became lodged in the car that hit him.
The hit-and-run happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday on West 24th Street in Chelsea, the NYPD said.
Police were called to the scene on a report of an unconscious man and found the victim – who apparently was hit from behind and was thrown into a parked car.
The injured man, who has not been publicly identified yet, was taken to Bellevue where he died.
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Officers canvassed the area and found the involved sedan near West 24th Street and 7th Avenue, with a bike lodged in its front end. The alleged driver of the car was later found in a building around the corner.
Police said the 24-year-old driver was taken into custody; criminal charges were pending.
