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TEEN BIKE RIDER IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER GETTING HIT BY CAB

July 21, 2014 | 2:00 PM
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A 13-year-old boy was hit by a taxicab on 108th street and Manhattan Avenue on Sunday, and went to the hospital in critical condition.

The teen was riding toward Central Park when he was hit, according to the Daily News.

“The teen was riding towards Central Park on W. 108th St. near Manhattan Ave. at about 3:04 p.m. when a minivan cab driven by a 51-year-old slammed into him.

The victim suffered severe head trauma, along with cuts to his arms and legs.”

Gothamist reported that NYPD’s initial investigation indicated the teen ran a red light and DNAinfo says he was not wearing a helmet.

The cab driver was not charged. The teen was listed in critical but stable condition and sent to Harlem Hospital.

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Barbara
Barbara
10 years ago

Unlike most streets in the neighborhood, Manhattan runs both ways, which makes it especially dangerous.

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ELJ
ELJ
10 years ago

According to this article the teen ran a red light and was not wearing a helmet. I wish more people would value their life and health over how they look and put on a helmet when they ride.

https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140721/manhattan-valley/13-year-old-cyclist-seriously-hurt-after-being-hit-by-cab-police-say

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dave
dave
10 years ago

Of course the biased author left out the fact the kid ran a red light….we get it,you hate cars unless YOU need to use them…

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Guest
Guest
10 years ago
Reply to  dave

I look both ways when I enter an intersection driving.

A lot of drivers would avoid collisions if they took the time to do so.

How fast was this cab traveling to maul this kid?

NYC needs more pedestrianization, better signaling and re-engineered roads.

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ShermCraig
ShermCraig
10 years ago
Reply to  dave

Either they’re biased, or you’re a dumb-dumb.

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Kelsay
Kelsay
10 years ago
Reply to  ShermCraig

Hey you should shut up you probably didnt know him so back the f#$^* up

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Em Kay
Em Kay
10 years ago
Reply to  dave

He’s 13, for chrissake. So he engaged in stupid 13 year-old behavior. There but for the grace of god and whatnot.

Where are you seeing “bias” in this article? Who is taking sides here, except you, with some imaginary war against cars in which you somehow manage to make yourself a victim in a goddamn blog post reporting on a child almost getting killed?

It’s like I’m reading the comments section for the Tuscaloosa Times. Total idiots who must politicize everything and anything in order to make sense of any kind of story. “Boy on a bike gets hit by a car” = OBAMA TAKIN’ AWAY OUR AUTO-MOBILES.

Is this West Side Rag or FoxNews.com? Let me know if I’m in the wrong place.

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krystal
krystal
10 years ago
Reply to  Em Kay

thank you Em Kay for clearing it up he was only 13 and he made a mistake. you cannot say it was “bias”. no one is choosing a side because it was only a mistake.

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pratt
pratt
10 years ago
Reply to  Em Kay

guys this is one of my close friends so don’t insult him he was really close to me n his cousin and family r in great pain so keep a positive attitude

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Ana
Ana
10 years ago
Reply to  Em Kay

Em Kay, I think that before you say something like that you should know better what is going on, the boy died his parents are extremely sad. think about if you were one the parents how would you feel. regardless if he passed red light or not he was a human being.

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Steve-o
Steve-o
10 years ago
Reply to  Em Kay

the only bias and anger I see in this post and the comments is from you, Em Kay.

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Jill
Jill
10 years ago
Reply to  Steve-o

Well said, Em Kay.

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Bruce Bernstein
Bruce Bernstein
10 years ago
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Amen, Em Kay.

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Soxtory
Soxtory
10 years ago

Yes, we all love the Tuscaloosa Times, if it exists,and especially fair and balanced Fox News. After all we are all broad minded Obama lovers here on the Upper West.

Usually kids are more inclined to stop for red lights and nobody is required to wear a helmet in NYC anymore. If he lives, I suspect he learned something.

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Jose matias
Jose matias
10 years ago

He died, I live two blocks away I came after the ambulance took him away. I saw pictures and he looked terrible , bleeding from ears, mouth and nose. I want to know what was his name because I do remember seeing that bike around my neighborhood

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Aaliyah
Aaliyah
10 years ago
Reply to  Jose matias

this was my friend he was in my school. Everyone regrets being mean to him. damn this Is really crazy. oh @Jose matias send me them on kik :shelovesyou888 , thanks. Im sorry 🙁

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Unknow
Unknow
10 years ago
Reply to  Jose matias

His name was Valding Duran, a lovely child who now is not we us anymore.

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Smhwowwow
Smhwowwow
10 years ago
Reply to  Unknow

How u know he is dead???? He is still on life support from what i heard stop killing ppls kids before they are dead

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RIPValding
RIPValding
10 years ago
Reply to  Smhwowwow

I Know him personally and he did pass

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Bruce Bernstein
Bruce Bernstein
10 years ago
Reply to  Jose matias

very very sad

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harlem dave
harlem dave
10 years ago

If you don’t know the boy shut up. You people comment like the boy is imaginary. He is a real boy with friends and family who don’t wanna hear dumb shit. Some Guy said ” I hope he learned a lesson.. “. Asshole! That’s not what matters. All you need to say is God bless. I hope he makes it. Send love to family. And that’s it! Any comment about what he should have done is and trying to place blame is insensitive . That’s my little man and to have to read people talk like he’s not real is infuriating. And if you guys had this happen to a kid in your life, I bet you wouldn’t be so quick to say some shit that would offended grieving loved ones!!!!

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sml
sml
10 years ago

RIP valding. He was one of my students. Fun kid to be around. A jokester.

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Marvin
Marvin
10 years ago

My Condolences to the family and friends of Valding Duran. God always takes the good ones first.

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Tyler
Tyler
10 years ago

Rest In Peace Vaulding.

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jh
jh
10 years ago

RIP Valding, he was a son’s class mate, we are sad for this horrible situation. Our condolenses are with his family…
Please if you decide to post something don’t write anything negative, by this time what his family needs is love and comprehension. Doesn’t matter who’s fault it was… Is a human being who past away, so please show respect if you want to publish your post…

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Dominick
Dominick
10 years ago

this kid was in my class this year. No insults toward his actions please. Everybody in my class will deeply miss him. :'(

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Victoria
Victoria
10 years ago
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R.I.P VALDINg

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Michael
Michael
10 years ago

He has passed away. May he rest he peace.

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Ciara
Ciara
10 years ago

Sad To Say That Valding Did Infact Pass Out They Took Him Off Of Life Support Last Tuesday R.I.P Angel

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Carla Liranzo
Carla Liranzo
10 years ago

r.i.p chichi :'( we all miss you cuzzo but now your watching over us and we’ll be soon back together up in heaven

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Kelsay
Kelsay
10 years ago

I’m a very close friend to this boy and he passed away he just graduated from my school may he rest in peace and as a fried may you please leave this subject alone it is very sensitive
thank you,
Kelsay

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topanga
topanga
10 years ago

rip

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