Posted on: April 20, 2025 07:50 AM

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FDNY firetruck strikes kills cyclist outside NYC park police

An FDNY firetruck from an elite company struck and killed a cyclist outside a park in Queens on Saturday while responding to a call, according to authorities.

The body of the victim — who sources said was in his 50s — was crushed underneath the hulking Rescue Company 4 truck and they were pronounced dead on the scene, according to cops.

Photos show sheets covering the back wheels of the service vehicle where the victim’s body was still trapped.

The truck had lights and sirens on as they were responding to a call just after 4 p.m. on Saturday, according to police.

As the truck was making a turn onto Juniper Boulevard alongside Juniper Valley Park when the cyclist came out from behind a car and rammed into the side of the truck, ending up beneath the rear wheels, according to police sources.

The victim’s body was underneath the truck.