Fatal Crash on RFK Bridge
Robert F. Kennedy Brg, Astoria, Queens
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Summary
- User video shows traffic backed up for miles—extending to at least LaGuardia Airport—following the early-morning crash.
- The condition of the individual is not known.
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The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Abdulmateen Fagbemi of Irvington, NJ.
An investigation into the collision remains ongoing, though authorities believe the victim was hit by his own broken-down vehicle after it was struck by a semi-truck from behind.
Per PIX11, the 23-year-old man was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash.
Users are reporting that alternate routes should be sought.
Video shows traffic backed up all the way toward LaGuardia Airport.
Closures are primarily affecting the northbound lanes, according to NotifyNYC.
Video shows a continued traffic backup on the bridge.
Video shared by a Citizen user @Bobby_Ligma shows heavy traffic congestion.
Video shared by Citizen user @DMcL1 shows traffic at a standstill.
The left lane of the RFK Bridge is now open for traffic.
Firefighters have successfully freed the person trapped under the vehicle on the RFK Bridge.
Firefighters confirm one person is trapped under a vehicle on the bridge heading to the Bronx.
Police and EMS are on scene at the crash site on the Queens side of the RFK Bridge.
The crash occurred on the street beneath the RFK Bridge, according to reports.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a person trapped in a car following a crash on the RFK Bridge.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Robert F. Kennedy Brg.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Abdulmateen Fagbemi of Irvington, NJ.
An investigation into the collision remains ongoing, though authorities believe the victim was hit by his own broken-down vehicle after it was struck by a semi-truck from behind.
Per PIX11, the 23-year-old man was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash.
Users are reporting that alternate routes should be sought.
Video shows traffic backed up all the way toward LaGuardia Airport.
Closures are primarily affecting the northbound lanes, according to NotifyNYC.
Video shows a continued traffic backup on the bridge.
Video shared by a Citizen user @Bobby_Ligma shows heavy traffic congestion.
Video shared by Citizen user @DMcL1 shows traffic at a standstill.
The left lane of the RFK Bridge is now open for traffic.
Firefighters have successfully freed the person trapped under the vehicle on the RFK Bridge.
Firefighters confirm one person is trapped under a vehicle on the bridge heading to the Bronx.
Police and EMS are on scene at the crash site on the Queens side of the RFK Bridge.
The crash occurred on the street beneath the RFK Bridge, according to reports.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a person trapped in a car following a crash on the RFK Bridge.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Robert F. Kennedy Brg.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Abdulmateen Fagbemi of Irvington, NJ.
An investigation into the collision remains ongoing, though authorities believe the victim was hit by his own broken-down vehicle after it was struck by a semi-truck from behind.
Per PIX11, the 23-year-old man was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash.
Users are reporting that alternate routes should be sought.
Video shows traffic backed up all the way toward LaGuardia Airport.
Closures are primarily affecting the northbound lanes, according to NotifyNYC.
Video shows a continued traffic backup on the bridge.
Video shared by a Citizen user @Bobby_Ligma shows heavy traffic congestion.
Video shared by Citizen user @DMcL1 shows traffic at a standstill.
The left lane of the RFK Bridge is now open for traffic.
Firefighters have successfully freed the person trapped under the vehicle on the RFK Bridge.
Firefighters confirm one person is trapped under a vehicle on the bridge heading to the Bronx.
Police and EMS are on scene at the crash site on the Queens side of the RFK Bridge.
The crash occurred on the street beneath the RFK Bridge, according to reports.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a person trapped in a car following a crash on the RFK Bridge.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Robert F. Kennedy Brg.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Abdulmateen Fagbemi of Irvington, NJ.
An investigation into the collision remains ongoing, though authorities believe the victim was hit by his own broken-down vehicle after it was struck by a semi-truck from behind.
Per PIX11, the 23-year-old man was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash.
Users are reporting that alternate routes should be sought.
Video shows traffic backed up all the way toward LaGuardia Airport.
Closures are primarily affecting the northbound lanes, according to NotifyNYC.
Video shows a continued traffic backup on the bridge.
Video shared by a Citizen user @Bobby_Ligma shows heavy traffic congestion.
Video shared by Citizen user @DMcL1 shows traffic at a standstill.
The left lane of the RFK Bridge is now open for traffic.
Firefighters have successfully freed the person trapped under the vehicle on the RFK Bridge.
Firefighters confirm one person is trapped under a vehicle on the bridge heading to the Bronx.
Police and EMS are on scene at the crash site on the Queens side of the RFK Bridge.
The crash occurred on the street beneath the RFK Bridge, according to reports.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a person trapped in a car following a crash on the RFK Bridge.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Robert F. Kennedy Brg.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Abdulmateen Fagbemi of Irvington, NJ.
An investigation into the collision remains ongoing, though authorities believe the victim was hit by his own broken-down vehicle after it was struck by a semi-truck from behind.
Per PIX11, the 23-year-old man was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash.
Users are reporting that alternate routes should be sought.
Video shows traffic backed up all the way toward LaGuardia Airport.
Closures are primarily affecting the northbound lanes, according to NotifyNYC.
Video shows a continued traffic backup on the bridge.
Video shared by a Citizen user @Bobby_Ligma shows heavy traffic congestion.
Video shared by Citizen user @DMcL1 shows traffic at a standstill.
The left lane of the RFK Bridge is now open for traffic.
Firefighters have successfully freed the person trapped under the vehicle on the RFK Bridge.
Firefighters confirm one person is trapped under a vehicle on the bridge heading to the Bronx.
Police and EMS are on scene at the crash site on the Queens side of the RFK Bridge.
The crash occurred on the street beneath the RFK Bridge, according to reports.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a person trapped in a car following a crash on the RFK Bridge.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Robert F. Kennedy Brg.
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What is voting going to do about a Semi hitting a car??
This truckers are pos they don’t care about the small cars,most of the time switch lanes without looking,just put their signal and change lanes,signal doesn’t mean u can switch lane without looking ur mirrors.road is for everyone and we should respect every single driver we share the roads with
Yea u probly drive like shjt
This is heartbreaking. Please everyone…. Take this seriously 🙏🏻. I have a 20 yr old son. He’s always on the road . I am so sorry to hear this heartbreaking news . May his family find the strength they will need to move through this time of loss 🙏🏻
I drive box truck and these trucks cut in front of me imagine small cars smh rip to that young man and condolences to his family
What is voting going to do about a Semi hitting a car??
This truckers are pos they don’t care about the small cars,most of the time switch lanes without looking,just put their signal and change lanes,signal doesn’t mean u can switch lane without looking ur mirrors.road is for everyone and we should respect every single driver we share the roads with
Yea u probly drive like shjt
This is heartbreaking. Please everyone…. Take this seriously 🙏🏻. I have a 20 yr old son. He’s always on the road . I am so sorry to hear this heartbreaking news . May his family find the strength they will need to move through this time of loss 🙏🏻
I drive box truck and these trucks cut in front of me imagine small cars smh rip to that young man and condolences to his family
What is voting going to do about a Semi hitting a car??
This truckers are pos they don’t care about the small cars,most of the time switch lanes without looking,just put their signal and change lanes,signal doesn’t mean u can switch lane without looking ur mirrors.road is for everyone and we should respect every single driver we share the roads with
Yea u probly drive like shjt
This is heartbreaking. Please everyone…. Take this seriously 🙏🏻. I have a 20 yr old son. He’s always on the road . I am so sorry to hear this heartbreaking news . May his family find the strength they will need to move through this time of loss 🙏🏻
I drive box truck and these trucks cut in front of me imagine small cars smh rip to that young man and condolences to his family
What is voting going to do about a Semi hitting a car??
This truckers are pos they don’t care about the small cars,most of the time switch lanes without looking,just put their signal and change lanes,signal doesn’t mean u can switch lane without looking ur mirrors.road is for everyone and we should respect every single driver we share the roads with
Yea u probly drive like shjt
This is heartbreaking. Please everyone…. Take this seriously 🙏🏻. I have a 20 yr old son. He’s always on the road . I am so sorry to hear this heartbreaking news . May his family find the strength they will need to move through this time of loss 🙏🏻
I drive box truck and these trucks cut in front of me imagine small cars smh rip to that young man and condolences to his family
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What is voting going to do about a Semi hitting a car??
This truckers are pos they don’t care about the small cars,most of the time switch lanes without looking,just put their signal and change lanes,signal doesn’t mean u can switch lane without looking ur mirrors.road is for everyone and we should respect every single driver we share the roads with
Yea u probly drive like shjt
This is heartbreaking. Please everyone…. Take this seriously 🙏🏻. I have a 20 yr old son. He’s always on the road . I am so sorry to hear this heartbreaking news . May his family find the strength they will need to move through this time of loss 🙏🏻
I drive box truck and these trucks cut in front of me imagine small cars smh rip to that young man and condolences to his family