A pedicab crash in Brooklyn left four people injured after the driver, Nicholas Nicometi, lost control coming off the Williamsburg Bridge and collided with a taxi. The accident occurred at 7:26 a.m., injuring Nicometi, a female passenger, and two male passengers. Nicometi was in serious condition, while the woman and one man suffered less severe injuries. The passengers had asked Nicometi to slow down as he sped and swerved on the bridge. Although a law prohibits pedicabs from traveling on bridges, it has not been enforced due to unresolved legal issues. Pedicab industry regulation has faced delays, with calls for safety measures like seat belts and passenger limits being stalled by legal battles. The incident highlighted the lack of accountability and enforcement in the pedicab industry.
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