Motorcyclist in critical condition after crashing into lamp post, wall near Van Cortlandt Park

Van Cortlandt Park East and East 233 Street where crash occurred
Van Cortlandt Park East and East 233 Street where crash occurred Photo credit Google Street View

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A motorcyclist is in critical condition after crashing into both a pedestrian signal lamp post and a wall in the Bronx early Friday morning.

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Responding officers found the 47-year-old biker lying on the ground with head trauma around 4:15 a.m. near Van Cortlandt Park East and East 233 Street in Woodlawn.

An investigation revealed the man, riding a 2021 Jiajue motorcycle, was traveling along Van Cortlandt Park East when he went through an intersection and hit a pedestrian signal lamp post on the southwest corner, officials said.

After striking the lamp post, the motorcyclist then hit a retaining wall before stopping, according to police.

The victim was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital in critical condition. No other injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Google Street View