Distracted driver hits e-bike rider
On Beach Channel Drive, police recorded driver inattention/distraction after a driver hit a 48-year-old e-bike rider, injuring his head and leaving him with crush injuries.
What We Know
According to the police report, at 7:55 a.m. on May 22, 2026, on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a driver hit a 48-year-old e-bike rider. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The rider was ejected and reported head injury and crush injuries. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
People
Bicyclist killed
Age 48; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
SUV
2018 MERZ -CAR/SUV GLE350; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Left Side Doors; Damage: Left Side Doors; Driver license status: VAL; Contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction
SUV
2019 TOYT -CAR/SUV Highlander; Occupants: 3; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: No Damage; Driver license status: VAL
Other
EP Cycling Arrow 10; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End
Where
Beach Channel Dr
Press Articles
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