Fatal crash

24-Year-Old Rider Killed Slamming Dump Truck

A 24-year-old motorcyclist hit the back of a dump truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Saturday afternoon. Police recorded unsafe speed. He was ejected, suffered head and crush injuries, and died on the road while the truck driver continued on.

1fatality
August 24, 2024date
1:20 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 24-year-old motorcyclist riding east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway hit the rear of an eastbound dump truck on a Saturday afternoon. Police recorded unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The rider was ejected, wore a helmet, suffered head and crush injuries, and died at the scene. The dump truck, an oversized vehicle, was damaged at the rear.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 24; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Motorcycle

    2023 HOND -MCL; 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; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed

  • Truck

    2024 ISU-TRUCK/BUS; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Back End; Damage: Center Back End; Driver license status: Licensed

Where

Brooklyn Queens Expy

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