Aaron Padwee

A ghost bike was installed for Aaron Padwee on 21 Street just south of
46 Avenue in Long Island City on July 1, 2018. A small installation ceremony was held, attended
by his parents and several friends.

The fatal crash and the lack of charges to the driver who doored him was reported on ABC 7 News and other outlets.  

His friend Tim said on Facebook:

Tuesday,
May 29th- The car was not just parked, but double parked, which people
forget, is illegal. It was on 21st Street in Long island City, Queens,
next to PS1, and just across from the post office. The driver flung the
door open without looking, and my friend Aaron Padwee, riding his
beloved bicycle in lawful manner, was doored. He was thrown into the
path of a box truck, and was run over. The
truck was driven by an unlicensed operator. Aaron sustained massive
head and chest trauma. EMS responded quickly, but he was declared dead
at hospital. The truck driver was charged, but other than operating a
vehicle without a license, he is only indirectly responsible. The Queens
district attorney refuses to charge the driver of the car, whose
carelessness triggered the event which led to Aaron's death. Forget
double parking, DOORING someone is a crime. If this law was enforced,
people might be made aware, and future senseless deaths could be
avoided. I think Aaron would be onboard with this. Aaron was the
kindest, gentle man, whom everyone loved. Rest in Peace, Aaron Padwee,
1973-2018.