Family of Australian Tourist Killed by NY Truck Driver Speaks Out

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The grieving family of an Australian woman who was killed while cycling in New York City after being hit by a garbage truck has broken their silence.

Madison Jane Lyden, 23, from Geelong, Australia, was sightseeing near Central Park shortly before 5 p.m. local time on Aug. 10 when the accident occurred. She was cycling in the Central Park West bike lane when a car pulled up in front of her, causing her to swerve into the adjacent car lane.