Fatal crash

Motorcyclist Dies in Solo Van Wyck Crash

A 40-year-old rider on a BMW motorcycle went down on the southbound Van Wyck Expressway Monday afternoon and died from crush injuries. No other vehicles were listed in the police report.

1fatality
September 8, 2025date
3:44 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 40-year-old man riding a 2024 BMW motorcycle crashed while heading south on the Van Wyck Expressway around 3:44 p.m. in Queens. He was ejected and sustained crush injuries to his entire body and was pronounced dead. Police noted center rear damage to the motorcycle and a left-rear point of impact, and did not list any other vehicles in the crash.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 40; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Motorcycle

    2024 BMW -MCL; Occupants: 1; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Left Rear Bumper; Damage: Center Back End

Where

Van Wyck Expy

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