Distracted Rider Kills 74-Year-Old on Woodhaven
A distracted motorcycle rider hit a 74-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard. The impact tore the man’s leg. He died in the street while the licensed rider was thrown and injured.
What We Know
A 74-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard was killed when a northbound motorcycle rider hit him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing mid-block and the rider was going straight when he struck the man and was ejected. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction as a contributing factor. The rider, a 22-year-old licensed motorcyclist, sustained injuries. No other vehicles were listed in the crash.
People
Pedestrian killed
Age 74; Male; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Motorcycle
2018 KAWK -MCL; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction
Where
Woodhaven Blvd
Press Articles
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