Courtesy of WRCR.
A Tenafly, New Jersey, man died Wednesday afternoon after hitting his head in a cycling accident in Orangetown. New York State Police say the accident occurred in Tallman Mountain State Park in Sparkill. Police say 71 year-old Alido Pavan lost control of his bike causing his head to strike the ground. Pavan was wearing a helmet and biking shoes that were clipped to the bike. Witnesses rushed to help him and called 911. Police arrived and continued first aid efforts. He died after being taken to Nyack Hospital.