PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Marilyn Levin, Member of Public, on E-bike Accident Experience
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Marilyn Levin's testimony, read by proxy Elizabeth Bailin, recounts a severe e-bike accident in Central Park that left Levin with significant injuries and ongoing medical issues. The testimony highlights the lack of proper reporting and accountability for e-bike accidents.
- Levin was hit by an e-biker going 10 mph who left the scene without consequences
- The accident resulted in a concussion, severed knee ligaments, and required multiple hospital stays and surgeries
- Levin criticizes the lack of police reports and proper documentation for e-bike accidents, unlike other motorized vehicle incidents
Marilyn Levin (by proxy)
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Thank you.
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I'm Elizabeth Bailin.
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I'm reading this testimony on behalf of Marilyn Levin, who is physically unable to attend this hearing.
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The following is Marilyn's statement.
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On 41624, I was walking on West 67th Street in Central Park when I was hit by an e biker who left the scene.
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Since that date, my life has completely changed.
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I was thrown off my feet unconscious and had a concussion.
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Thank goodness a good Samaritan called 911 because I was unconscious and unaware of what had happened severed
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from my knee requiring them to be surgically reattached.
Marilyn Levin (by proxy)
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I was transported by FDNY ambulance to Weill Cornell where I was treated for 1 week.
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I was then transferred to a horrific inpatient rehab which was like being in hell.
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While there, I got a severe infection in the wounds of my left leg which were caused by poor ineffective care at the rehab.
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Due to the severe infection, I had to be admitted to the hospital for special surgery for another 3 weeks.
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In July 2024, I left HSS and came home to recuperate.
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I'm still recuperating at home with intensive p PT and require additional surgery in January.
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When I spoke to the FDNY ambulance employee who was putting me in the ambulance, I was told I was hit by an e biker who was going 10 miles an hour.
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The name of the biker was never reported as as it should have been.
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Why aren't ebike accidents reported in the same way as automobile and other motorized vehicle accidents with the police being contacted and the names of the individuals involved reported to the proper authorities.
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No police or FDNY report was made.
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
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Thank you.
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Would you like to send the rest in writing, please?
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