Sgt. Erik Duran was suspended after allegedly throwing the cooler at the man on the motorbike, who police said was fleeing officers.
, and what appears to be the white cooler striking the motorbike rider. The rider then crashes.The medical examiner's office will determine the cause of death, the police department said.
The NYPD said its Force Investigation Division will assist the probe by the state Attorney General's Office, and the state agency is leading the investigation. The Sergeants Benevolent Association police union did not immediately respond to a request for comment early Friday.
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