Teen Scooter Passenger Dies After Queens Dooring Dodge
A 13-year-old scooter passenger died after police said another motorist opened a parked car door and the 13-year-old scooter driver swerved into a truck’s path in Flushing.
Reported by press, not yet linked to NYC police crash records. This may change when new official records become available or when matching details are reviewed.
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What We Know
This fatal crash was reported by the press and has not yet been linked to a matching NYC Open Data collision record. The official record may not be published yet, may use different time or location details, or may require manual review.
A door-opening maneuver preceded the fatal crash
The scooter’s 13-year-old passenger fell into the street and later died at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. The scooter driver was taken to the same hospital and was listed in stable condition, police said.
The crash happened near 45th Avenue in Flushing
The reported crash location was on 162nd Street near 45th Avenue in Queens. Police described the scooter as traveling south on 162nd Street before the collision.
The truck driver remained, and police continued investigating
Police said the truck driver stayed at the scene. No arrests had been made as of the New York Post report, and the investigation was ongoing.
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