Parked SUV driver hits southbound cyclist
A driver pulled a parked SUV into Lefferts Boulevard and hit a 32-year-old man riding an e-bike south. The rider took the impact head-on and died of his head injuries. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
What We Know
A 32-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens was hit by the driver of a parked SUV pulling into the same lane near 87-84 Lefferts Boulevard on a Monday morning. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a fatal head injury and was listed as dead at the scene. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” as a contributing factor.
People
Bicyclist killed
Age 32; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
SUV
2017 MERZ -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Left Front Quarter Panel; Damage: Left Front Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Licensed
Bike
Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Contributing factor: Passing or Lane Usage Improper
SUV
2017 MERZ -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Left Front Quarter Panel; Damage: Left Front Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Licensed
Bike
Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Contributing factor: Passing or Lane Usage Improper
SUV
2017 MERZ -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Left Front Quarter Panel; Damage: Left Front Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Licensed
Bike
Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Contributing factor: Passing or Lane Usage Improper
Where
87-84 Lefferts Blvd, Queens
Press Articles
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