Rochester, NY (October 20, 2025) – A man was critically injured Sunday night after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle on Scio Street in Rochester, according to the Rochester Police Department (RPD).
Officers responded to the intersection of Scio Street and Woodward Street around 7:20 p.m. after receiving reports of a bicyclist struck by a vehicle. When officers arrived, they found a man in the roadway with serious upper-body injuries.
The victim was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital, where he remains in critical condition, police said.
Investigators determined that the bicyclist was riding northbound in the middle of Scio Street when he attempted to move onto the sidewalk and was struck by a southbound vehicle. Police confirmed that the driver was not impaired, and no citations have been issued at this time.
The RPD’s investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Rights of Injured Cyclists in New York
Bicyclists who are struck by vehicles often face severe injuries and extensive medical costs. Under New York law, injured cyclists may be eligible to recover medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering, even if they were partially at fault. An experienced New York bicycle accident lawyer can help investigate the crash, determine liability, and ensure that insurance companies provide fair compensation.
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