Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Killed in BMW Crash
A 24-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider turned left on Neptune Avenue and a BMW driver hit him head-on. He died from crush injuries to his head on the street where he fell.
What We Know
According to the police report, a 24-year-old man riding an e-bike on Neptune Avenue near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn died after a BMW SUV driver traveling straight hit him head-on as he made a left turn. Police recorded “Turning Improperly” for the e-bike rider and noted he was unlicensed. The rider was ejected and sustained crush injuries to his head and was pronounced dead.
People
Bicyclist killed
Age 24; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
SUV
2011 BMW -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed
Bike
Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making Left Turn; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Left Side Doors; Damage: Left Side Doors; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Turning Improperly
Where
Neptune Ave & Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn
Press Articles
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