Fatal crash

Unlicensed Rider Slams Turning SUV, Dies

A 33-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit a left-turning SUV at 233rd Street and 125th Avenue overnight in Queens. He flew from the bike and died in the street while the SUV driver walked away.

1fatality
August 6, 2023date
2:04 a.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 33-year-old man riding a Yamaha motorcycle south on 233rd Street hit a northbound SUV whose driver was making a left turn onto 125th Avenue, then crashed into a parked Ford SUV. The rider was ejected and died at the scene. Police noted he was unlicensed and wearing a helmet. No other injuries were recorded in the report.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 33; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Motorcycle

    2017 YAMA -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

  • SUV

    2019 VOLK -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making Left Turn; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Right Front Bumper; Driver license status: Licensed

  • SUV

    2004 FORD -CAR/SUV; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End

Where

233rd St & 125th Ave, Queens

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Press Articles

  1. nydailynews.com · August 6, 2023 · mentioned

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