Fatal crash

Unlicensed Rider Killed Under Cross Bronx Trucks

A 35-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider hit two westbound diesel trucks on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He was ejected, crushed, and died at the scene while the truck drivers rolled on, their rigs untouched.

1fatality
June 5, 2024date
9:06 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 35-year-old unlicensed man riding a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle west on the Cross Bronx Expressway hit two westbound diesel tractor trucks. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The rider was ejected, suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. Both truck drivers, operating large rigs, kept going straight ahead and reported no damage.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 35; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Motorcycle

    2002 HD -MCL; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Demolished; Damage: Demolished; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Passing or Lane Usage Improper

  • Truck

    2019 INTL-TRUCK/BUS; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Right Rear Quarter Panel; Damage: No Damage; Driver license status: Licensed

  • Truck

    2025 VOLV -TRUCK/BUS; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Undercarriage; Damage: No Damage; Driver license status: Licensed

Where

Cross Bronx Expy

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