Fatal crash

Unlicensed rider hits turning KIA, dies

A 39-year-old unlicensed Suzuki rider hit a KIA turning left at Eliot Ave and 69th St. He flew off the bike, went headfirst to the pavement, and died from crush injuries in the street.

1fatality
November 1, 2024date
5:13 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 39-year-old man riding a Suzuki motorcycle southbound hit a KIA sedan whose driver was making a left turn at Eliot Avenue and 69th Street in Queens. The unlicensed rider was ejected, landed headfirst, and sustained crush injuries to his head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The KIA’s right front quarter panel was damaged at the point of impact. The crash happened on a clear Friday afternoon.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 39; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Motorcycle

    2013 SUZI -MCL; 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

  • Sedan

    2023 KIA -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making Left Turn; Travel direction: Northwest; Point of impact: Right Front Quarter Panel; Damage: Right Front Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Licensed

Where

69th St & Eliot Ave, Queens

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