Aggressive ATV Ride Ends in Queensboro Bridge Deaths
A 22-year-old unlicensed ATV rider and his 18-year-old passenger were thrown and killed when a flatbed truck driver hit them head-on on the Queensboro Bridge near 29th Street overnight. Police recorded aggressive riding and distraction before the crash.
What We Know
According to the police report, a flatbed truck driver heading east on the Queensboro Bridge near 29th Street hit an unlicensed ATV head-on, killing the 22-year-old rider and his 18-year-old passenger, who was riding on the outside. Police recorded aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The crash happened overnight under dark conditions.
People
Occupant killed #1
Age 18; Male; Position: Riding/Hanging on Outside; Injury: Killed
Occupant killed #2
Age 22; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Other
2014 FRHT-TRUCK/BUS; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Right Front Quarter Panel; Damage: Right Front Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Licensed
Other
1999 YAMA -ATV; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Aggressive Driving/Road Rage; Second contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction
Press Articles
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