SUV Driver’s U-Turn Kills Motorcyclist
A BMW SUV driver tried a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard. A 29-year-old motorcycle rider hit the side and was thrown, suffering fatal head injuries. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed in the overnight crash.
What We Know
According to the police report, a BMW SUV driver making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard near 165th Avenue in Queens turned across the path of a southbound motorcycle. The 29-year-old motorcycle rider hit the SUV’s right side doors, was ejected, and died from head injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors in the overnight crash.
People
Occupant killed
Age 29; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
SUV
2020 BMW -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making U Turn; Travel direction: Northwest; Point of impact: Right Side Doors; Damage: Right Side Doors; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Motorcycle
2004 HOND -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: Licensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed
Where
Cross Bay Blvd & 165th Ave, Queens
Press Articles
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