Bus Driver Blows Light, Kills E‑Biker
A bus driver ran a traffic signal on Queens Boulevard and hit a 43-year-old e-bike rider head-on near Jackson Avenue. The rider was thrown, suffered crushing head injuries, and died in the street.
What We Know
A bus driver hit a 43-year-old e-bike rider head-on on Queens Boulevard near Jackson Avenue in Queens around 5:20 p.m. on April 20, 2023. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a large bus and the rider was ejected and died of crush injuries to his head at the scene.
People
Other Motorized killed
Age 43; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Bus
2017 FORD-TRUCK/BUS; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed
Bike
FLY WING; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Right Side Doors; Damage: Right Side Doors; Driver license status: Permit; Contributing factor: Traffic Control Disregarded
Where
Queens Blvd & Jackson Ave, Queens
Press Articles
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