Fatal crash

Motorcycle Rider, Passenger Killed in Queens

A motorcycle rider and passenger were killed on the Grand Central Parkway. Two other drivers were injured in the multi-vehicle crash.

Location reported in Open Data.

2fatalities
July 16, 2026date
6:34 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a motorcycle, three SUVs and a van were involved in a collision on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The motorcycle rider and passenger, ages 23 and 24, were killed. Two other drivers, ages 28 and 39, were injured with neck complaints. Police recorded unsafe speed for the motorcycle.

People

  • Occupant killed #1

    Age 23; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

  • Occupant killed #2

    Age 24; Female; Position: Left rear passenger; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • SUV

    2020 FORD -CAR/SUV Explorer; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Right Rear Bumper; Damage: Right Rear Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Valid; Contributing factor: Does Not Apply; Second contributing factor: Does Not Apply

  • Van

    2006 CHEV -CAR/SUV Express 1500 CA; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Back End; Damage: Right Rear Bumper; Driver license status: Suspended; Contributing factor: Does Not Apply; Second contributing factor: Does Not Apply

  • Motorcycle

    2022 CFMoto CF650; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Left Side Doors; Damage: Demolished; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed; Second contributing factor: Does Not Apply

  • SUV

    2019 BMW -CAR/SUV X1; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Right Rear Quarter Panel; Damage: Right Side Doors; Driver license status: Valid; Contributing factor: Does Not Apply; Second contributing factor: Does Not Apply

  • SUV

    2010 CHRY -CAR/SUV Town and Country; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Back End; Damage: Right Rear Bumper; Driver license status: Valid; Contributing factor: Does Not Apply; Second contributing factor: Does Not Apply

Where

GRAND CENTRAL PKWY

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