NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – A moped rider collided with a man on a sidewalk in Hell’s Kitchen, then punched him and another man unconscious when they confronted him, police reported Wednesday as one of the victims fought for his life in a hospital.
The NYPD released images of the suspect wanted in Tuesday morning’s brutal assault at West 44th Street and Ninth Avenue.
One of the victims, a 56-year-old man, was standing on the sidewalk around 2:40 a.m. when the suspect rode by and bumped him with the moped, according to police.
This sparked a dispute, during which the moped rider punched the man in the face, rendering him unconscious, officers said.
When the victim’s 38-year-old friend attempted to intervene, the attacker punched him in the face, knocking him out as well, police stated.
The suspect fled on the moped, leaving both victims unconscious on the scene.
The 38-year-old was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, where he was in critical condition.
The 56-year-old was transported to Mount Sinai West in stable condition.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.