Teen rider hits bus, dies on Queens corner
A 15-year-old motorscooter rider hit a bus at 19th Avenue and 43rd Street just after midnight. He was ejected and died from head injuries while the licensed bus driver continued west on the quiet overnight street.
What We Know
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy riding an unlicensed motorscooter south on 43rd Street hit a westbound bus at 19th Avenue in Queens overnight. Police recorded that the teen disregarded a traffic control device and cited driver inexperience. He was ejected and died from head injuries. The bus driver, operating a large coach, was listed as licensed and remained at the scene.
People
Occupant killed
Age 15; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Moped
2023 YIBEN; 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: Traffic Control Disregarded; Second contributing factor: Driver Inexperience
Bus
2016 VAN HOOL N.V LIER; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Right Front Bumper; Damage: Right Front Bumper; Driver license status: Licensed
Where
19th Ave & 43rd St, Queens
Press Articles
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