Unlicensed Rider Slams Parked Van, Dies
A 57-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist rode straight into the back of a parked refrigerated van on Saint Johns Place near Utica Avenue. He hit headfirst and died there. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction.
What We Know
According to the police report, a 57-year-old unlicensed man riding a 2023 Jiajue motorcycle east on Saint Johns Place near Utica Avenue hit the back of a parked Hino refrigerated van in Brooklyn late Friday morning. The rider was wearing a helmet and struck headfirst. He suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor in the crash.
People
Occupant killed
Age 57; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Motorcycle
2023 JIAJUE; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction
Van
2017 HINO -TRUCK/BUS; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Back End; Damage: Center Back End
Where
St. Johns Pl & Utica Ave, Brooklyn
Press Articles
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