BMW Driver’s Left Turn Ends Rider’s Life
A BMW driver turned left off Rockaway Parkway and a southbound motorcycle rider hit the car’s side. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and died from head injuries in the street at night.
What We Know
According to the police report, a BMW driver turned left from Rockaway Parkway onto Skidmore Avenue as a 34-year-old man rode a southbound motorcycle. The rider hit the car’s right-side doors, was ejected, and died from head injuries at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way, unsafe speed, and alcohol involvement. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed; the BMW driver was licensed.
People
Occupant killed
Age 34; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Sedan
2014 BMW -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making Left Turn; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Right Side Doors; Damage: Right Side Doors; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Motorcycle
2012 SUZI -MCL; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed; Second contributing factor: Alcohol Involvement
Where
Rockaway Pkwy & Skidmore Ave, Brooklyn
Press Articles
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