Moped rider killed in 3rd Ave truck crash
A 39-year-old moped rider hit a flatbed truck on 3rd Ave at St. Marks Place and died. Police recorded improper passing or lane use in the afternoon crash involving a parked SUV.
What We Know
A 39-year-old moped rider died after he hit a flatbed truck on 3rd Ave at St. Marks Place in Brooklyn on a Friday afternoon. According to the police report, the rider and the flatbed driver were both traveling north and police recorded improper passing or lane use. The rider was ejected and had crush injuries to his head. A parked SUV was also damaged.
People
Occupant killed
Age 39; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Moped
2024 JIAJU; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Left Front Bumper; Damage: Left Front Bumper; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Passing or Lane Usage Improper
SUV
2017 DODG -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Left Side Doors; Damage: Left Side Doors; Driver license status: Licensed
Other
2022 KW-TRUCK/BUS; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Right Rear Quarter Panel; Damage: Right Rear Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Licensed
Where
3rd Ave & St. Marks Pl, Brooklyn
Press Articles
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