19-Year-Old Moped Rider Slams Parked Dump Truck
A 19-year-old moped rider hit the back of a parked dump truck on Vandervoort Avenue overnight in Brooklyn and died. His 25-year-old passenger was thrown and suffered severe head wounds in the dark street.
What We Know
According to the police report, a 19-year-old moped rider going north on Vandervoort Avenue near Richardson Street hit the rear of a parked dump truck overnight. The rider was ejected and died from head injuries. A 25-year-old passenger riding on the back was also ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor in the crash involving the parked truck, an oversized vehicle.
People
Occupant killed
Age 19; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Moped
2023 Fengyuan; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Contributing factor: Alcohol Involvement; Second contributing factor: Driver Inexperience
Truck
2016 MACK-TRUCK/BUS; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Left Rear Bumper; Damage: Left Rear Bumper
Press Articles
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