Fatal crash

Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed on 8th Avenue

A 32-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit a turning sedan on 8th Avenue near Harlem River Drive late at night. He was thrown off and suffered fatal head injuries in the street.

1fatality
May 1, 2023date
10:04 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 32-year-old unlicensed man riding a moped north on 8th Avenue hit a sedan whose driver was making a left turn near Harlem River Drive on a rainy night. The rider was ejected and sustained fatal head injuries at the scene. Police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and not reported injured.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 32; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Moped

    2022 JIAJUE; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Traffic Control Disregarded

  • Sedan

    2019 SCIO -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making Left Turn; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Damage: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Licensed

  • Sedan

    2021 TOYT -CAR/SUV; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Damage: Left Rear Quarter Panel

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