A Jersey City councilwoman who drove through a cyclist and then continued without stopping has refused to resign.

Amy DeGise “plans to complete her full term and continue in public service,” her spokesman told Patch on Friday.

DeGise was spotted July 19 on an intersection camera slamming into Andrew Black, an UberEats delivery man, and then continuing through the intersection. (The crash occurs around the 0:55 mark of the video)

Black got up and dusted himself off, but his bike was totaled. Police said he suffered a left ankle injury and a substantial cut to his right leg but was otherwise unharmed.

DeGise didn’t report the incident to police until six hours later, NJ.com reported. Black appeared to be pedaling through a red light when DeGise hit him, but she still received a summons for leaving the scene of an accident.

Since the footage became public earlier this week, multiple groups have called for DeGise’s resignation and hundreds have signed a petition. In a GoFundMe page, Black said he’s been unable to work since the crash.

“Amy recognizes the calls that have been made for additional information and transparency,” her spokesman told Patch. “She would very much like to address this situation more comprehensively, but there is a legal process that must play out first and she will not be making any additional public comment at this time.”



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