Queens Cyclist Killed by Truck During NYPD Chase

A police pursuit of a burglary suspect in Astoria ended in tragedy when a fleeing truck struck and killed a bicyclist.

The incident occurred late Tuesday night when NYPD officers attempted to stop a Dodge Ram truck linked to a burglary.
The truck driver, with two passengers, sped off and struck 37-year-old cyclist Amanda Servido at an intersection in Astoria.
Despite the police pursuit, the truck was abandoned, and the suspects remain at large with no arrests made by Wednesday morning.
A surge in NYPD vehicle pursuits has been noted, with critics calling for a reevaluation of chase policies due to public safety concerns.
The NYPD has implemented new policies requiring supervisor approval for pursuits, but the practice remains contentious.