SUV driver fails to yield, kills moped rider on City Island Bridge
On City Island Bridge, an SUV driver going west hit a 59-year-old moped rider who was turning right. The rider was ejected, suffered crush injuries to his head, and died. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
What We Know
According to the police report, a man driving an SUV west on City Island Bridge hit a 59-year-old man riding a moped and turning right near City Island Avenue around 3:35 p.m. in the Bronx. The moped rider was ejected and sustained fatal crush injuries to his head. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver.
People
Occupant killed
Age 59; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
SUV
2025 NISS -CAR/SUV; 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
Moped
2012 Kymco; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making Right Turn; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Where
City Island Bridge & City Island Ave, Bronx
Press Articles
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