Motorcyclist Dies After FDR Drive Crash Near East 72nd Street
A 48-year-old motorcycle driver died on the FDR Drive near East 72nd Street after police said he hit a divider, was thrown from his Harley-Davidson, and was run over by a passing Escalade driver.
What We Know
A 48-year-old man riding a 2007 Harley-Davidson north on the FDR Drive near East 72nd Street late Monday died at the scene after police said he failed to navigate a curve, hit a divider, was thrown from the motorcycle, and was then run over by the driver of a passing black Cadillac Escalade. The official crash record lists the fatality as a 48-year-old male motorcycle driver and records both the motorcycle and an SUV traveling north before the crash. The Daily News reported that the Escalade driver, a 53-year-old man, remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges while the NYPD Collision Investigation Squad continued investigating.
Official Crash Data
Collision ID
4903272
Date
June 1, 2026
Time
11:58 p.m.
Location
FDR Dr
Fatalities
1
Motorists killed
1
Vehicles listed
Motorcycle, SUV, Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle
Driver remained as investigators continued their work
The Daily News reported that the 53-year-old man driving the Escalade remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad continued to investigate.