Speeding moped rider killed at Pennsylvania turn
A 24-year-old moped rider and his passenger hit a turning sedan on Pennsylvania Avenue near Pitkin. Police recorded unsafe speed for the rider. He died of head injuries after being ejected; his passenger was ejected and injured.
What We Know
According to the police report, a 24-year-old man driving a moped south on Pennsylvania Avenue with a passenger hit a northbound sedan that was making a left turn onto Pitkin Avenue. Police recorded unsafe speed for the moped rider and his passenger. The rider was ejected and died of head injuries. His 28-year-old male passenger was also ejected and treated for abrasions to his body.
People
Occupant killed
Age 24; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Moped
2023 TAIZHOU; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Permit; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed
Sedan
2000 NISS -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making Left Turn; Travel direction: Northwest; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Left Front Bumper; Driver license status: Licensed
Where
Pennsylvania Ave & Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn
Press Articles
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