A cyclist has called for greater restrictions after a dramatic head-on crash with a teenager riding a Citi Bike in Manhattan.

Matt, 30, was cycling home from work when he collided with the rental bike being ridden on the wrong side of the cycle path.

Video shows the dramatic crash and the IT specialist from Brooklyn was left with swelling and bruises to his face, legs and arms.

He is considering legal action after police said they couldn't take action because the cyclist was under 18.

Matt's Cannonade road bike would cost close to $2000 to replace and $1000 to repair.

He's calling for accountability from the teenager and doesn't want minors to be able to use Citi Bikes. The minimum age is 16.

Matt turned onto the Brooklyn Bridge entrance at the intersection of Center and Chambers Avenue when he was hit on November 11.

"I noticed two bikes in the side of the lane," he said."

"I didn't think much of it, and then as soon as I pass them one second later, I just see a light coming towards me and bam, I get hit."

With little time to react, Matt, who was traveling at around 50 miles per hour, was struck head-on by the teenager.

"I probably was squeezing my brakes, but when I'm going that fast, there's no time to stop," he said. "

The force of the collision caused him to fall to his side, but he immediately checked himself for injuries.

"I got up after about a second and just tried to make sure that I'm feeling okay. Nothing's hurting too much."

Despite his luck in avoiding serious injury, Matt's bike wasn't as fortunate.

"My front wheel is damaged and my frame was cracked in two places," he explained. "I had pain in my right leg, left arm, and the left side of my face." "

His face was so swollen that he couldn't blow his nose for a week and a half.

After the crash, Matt called 911, expecting a police report to be filed, as required in such accidents.

However, when the officers arrived, they informed him that no report could be made.

"They said they couldn't do a report because the teen was a minor," Matt said. "

Despite his confusion and frustration, the officers offered no help.

"They told the teenager to go home and said, ‘There's nothing we can do.'"

Feeling "helpless," Matt took matters into his own hands. He called a friend to pick him up, who then drove him to the hospital for a check-up. "

The hospital visit revealed that he was fortunate to avoid broken bones.

"The hospital said I was lucky that nothing was broken, just inflammation," he recalled."

While he was lucky to avoid serious harm, the incident left him with more questions than answers.

"There's no recourse there. There's no insurance if a minor does something. I have the teen's information, but he hasn't responded to me since the incident," Matt shared. "

He also expressed concern about the lack of accountability from Citi Bike, whose bikes the teenager was riding. When he reached he reached out to the public bicycle sharing system, they offered no assistance.

"If they allow minors to rent these bikes, there should be responsibility when accidents happen."

Matt's ordeal didn't just leave him questioning the system. He was also disillusioned by his experience with the police.

The incident served as a stark reminder of the importance of cycling safety. "I'm reminding all my friends to wear a helmet because a helmet can save your life," Matt urged. "

He also encouraged cyclists to always use proper lights and to ride with common sense, especially in busy city areas.

"The video clearly shows that the teen was in the wrong lane, and I didn't have enough time to react to swerve."

Matt is still considering legal action.

"I spoke to a lawyer who didn't want to take the case, but I plan to call another lawyer," he said, hoping to find a way to hold the responsible parties accountable."

"It's a miracle I didn't get hurt worse," he said. "But I'll keep riding and reminding others to stay safe."