Bicyclist and Scooter Rider Killed in Collision on Queensboro Bridge
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point, Queens
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Summary
- Two men were killed in a head-on collision in the bike lane of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge on Thursday morning, authorities said.
- The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. A 39-year-old man riding a stand-up motorized scooter collided head-on with a 35-year-old man riding a bicycle as the two were traveling in opposite directions.
- The scooter involved is illegal under New York City law, per a spokesperson for the Department of Transportation cited by the New York Times and a statement from Mayor Mamdani's office.
- Motorized stand-up scooters are limited to 15 mph, and any electric scooter capable of exceeding 20 mph is illegal to ride on the streets in New York State.
- The scooter involved could reportedly travel up to approximately 53 mph, per a statement from Transportation Alternatives, an advocacy non-profit.
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Motorized stand-up scooters are limited to a speed of 15 MPH by NYC laws. In New York State, any electric scooter that can go above 20 MPH is illegal to ride in the streets.
The scooter rider, a 39-year-old, was riding on a stand-up motorized scooter, while the other victim was a 35-year-old on a bicycle. They were headed in opposite directions during the crash.
The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday in a bike lane on the bridge.
Two men—one riding a bicycle and the other riding a motorized scooter—are dead after a head-on crash on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, authorities say.
A Citizen user shows video of firefighters in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 42-32 21st St.
Motorized stand-up scooters are limited to a speed of 15 MPH by NYC laws. In New York State, any electric scooter that can go above 20 MPH is illegal to ride in the streets.
The scooter rider, a 39-year-old, was riding on a stand-up motorized scooter, while the other victim was a 35-year-old on a bicycle. They were headed in opposite directions during the crash.
The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday in a bike lane on the bridge.
Two men—one riding a bicycle and the other riding a motorized scooter—are dead after a head-on crash on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, authorities say.
A Citizen user shows video of firefighters in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 42-32 21st St.
Motorized stand-up scooters are limited to a speed of 15 MPH by NYC laws. In New York State, any electric scooter that can go above 20 MPH is illegal to ride in the streets.
The scooter rider, a 39-year-old, was riding on a stand-up motorized scooter, while the other victim was a 35-year-old on a bicycle. They were headed in opposite directions during the crash.
The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday in a bike lane on the bridge.
Two men—one riding a bicycle and the other riding a motorized scooter—are dead after a head-on crash on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, authorities say.
A Citizen user shows video of firefighters in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 42-32 21st St.
Motorized stand-up scooters are limited to a speed of 15 MPH by NYC laws. In New York State, any electric scooter that can go above 20 MPH is illegal to ride in the streets.
The scooter rider, a 39-year-old, was riding on a stand-up motorized scooter, while the other victim was a 35-year-old on a bicycle. They were headed in opposite directions during the crash.
The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday in a bike lane on the bridge.
Two men—one riding a bicycle and the other riding a motorized scooter—are dead after a head-on crash on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, authorities say.
A Citizen user shows video of firefighters in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 42-32 21st St.
Motorized stand-up scooters are limited to a speed of 15 MPH by NYC laws. In New York State, any electric scooter that can go above 20 MPH is illegal to ride in the streets.
The scooter rider, a 39-year-old, was riding on a stand-up motorized scooter, while the other victim was a 35-year-old on a bicycle. They were headed in opposite directions during the crash.
The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday in a bike lane on the bridge.
Two men—one riding a bicycle and the other riding a motorized scooter—are dead after a head-on crash on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, authorities say.
A Citizen user shows video of firefighters in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 42-32 21st St.
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Ban e bikes. Small kids are being taken to school on them with no helmets, dodging through traffic. If regular bikers are required to wear helmets so should e bikes and scooter drivers!
@cinnamonnellie regarded
Scooters always causes problem they think they own the roads. I see them in and out of traffic. They cause their own problems. Half of them don’t even have license to operate it
Exactly thank you!!💯💯💯💯
For clarity “Scooter” in this story was capable of doing over 50mph. Should have been on the street.
Enough with these scooters they should all be banned
@Lyeele I guess everyone will start cooking at home?
Ban e bikes. Small kids are being taken to school on them with no helmets, dodging through traffic. If regular bikers are required to wear helmets so should e bikes and scooter drivers!
@cinnamonnellie regarded
Scooters always causes problem they think they own the roads. I see them in and out of traffic. They cause their own problems. Half of them don’t even have license to operate it
Exactly thank you!!💯💯💯💯
For clarity “Scooter” in this story was capable of doing over 50mph. Should have been on the street.
Enough with these scooters they should all be banned
@Lyeele I guess everyone will start cooking at home?
Ban e bikes. Small kids are being taken to school on them with no helmets, dodging through traffic. If regular bikers are required to wear helmets so should e bikes and scooter drivers!
@cinnamonnellie regarded
Scooters always causes problem they think they own the roads. I see them in and out of traffic. They cause their own problems. Half of them don’t even have license to operate it
Exactly thank you!!💯💯💯💯
For clarity “Scooter” in this story was capable of doing over 50mph. Should have been on the street.
Enough with these scooters they should all be banned
@Lyeele I guess everyone will start cooking at home?
Ban e bikes. Small kids are being taken to school on them with no helmets, dodging through traffic. If regular bikers are required to wear helmets so should e bikes and scooter drivers!
@cinnamonnellie regarded
Scooters always causes problem they think they own the roads. I see them in and out of traffic. They cause their own problems. Half of them don’t even have license to operate it
Exactly thank you!!💯💯💯💯
For clarity “Scooter” in this story was capable of doing over 50mph. Should have been on the street.
Enough with these scooters they should all be banned
@Lyeele I guess everyone will start cooking at home?
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Ban e bikes. Small kids are being taken to school on them with no helmets, dodging through traffic. If regular bikers are required to wear helmets so should e bikes and scooter drivers!
@cinnamonnellie regarded
Scooters always causes problem they think they own the roads. I see them in and out of traffic. They cause their own problems. Half of them don’t even have license to operate it
Exactly thank you!!💯💯💯💯
For clarity “Scooter” in this story was capable of doing over 50mph. Should have been on the street.
Enough with these scooters they should all be banned
@Lyeele I guess everyone will start cooking at home?