Yesterday, as Nicole Kidman was making her way towards the Carlyle Hotel, a photographer riding his bicycle on the sidewalk accidentally collided with her.
A video capturing the incident shows the paparazzo expressing his apologies repeatedly after the unexpected crash.
Another paparazzo, also cycling on the sidewalk, captured images of the event.
The photographer involved, identified as Carl Wu, reportedly attempted to halt his bicycle before impacting the Oscar-winning actress.
Despite his efforts, Kidman was pushed to the ground due to the collision.
Upon being assisted to her feet, Kidman expressed her desire to obtain Wu’s identity and take legal action against him.
Although witnesses affirmed that Kidman did not sustain any visible injuries, law enforcement officers indicated that Wu would receive a citation for riding his bicycle on the sidewalk, without facing criminal charges.
A police officer remarked, “An accident is an accident,” highlighting their decision not to apprehend Wu.
Wu refrained from providing a statement to a TMZ videographer while at the precinct.
In a statement to E!
News last night, Kidman recounted the incident, describing it as distressing but emphasized that she managed to rise back up.
Regarding the possibility of pursuing legal action, she mentioned feeling shaken by the incident and stated her intention to address it later, choosing to focus on attending the Calvin Klein fashion show after-party at the moment.
Reflecting on the persistent presence of paparazzi in her life, Kidman acknowledged the ongoing challenges posed by their intrusive behavior, expressing concerns about potential future incidents where individuals may not be as fortunate as her.
Additionally, it was noted that Wu had violated regulations by wearing
