A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed Thursday in a violent collision with a box truck at a busy Woodside intersection, police said, a grim scene that played out in the middle of Roosevelt Avenue traffic.
What police say
The crash happened at Roosevelt Avenue and 64th Street, where, according to the New York Daily News, officers said the truck was turning right onto 64th Street when it struck the motorcycle.
Investigators are looking into whether the rider was traveling between lanes at the time, the outlet reported. The victim was on a Kawasaki and was ejected from the bike on impact, then pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
Wider safety concerns
Motorcycles make up a small fraction of vehicles on New York City streets but a much larger share of deadly crashes, a stubborn problem that has lingered even as overall traffic deaths have declined. City data also highlight the particular danger that larger delivery and box trucks can pose to rideThe NYC DOT Vision Zero report notes that motorcyclist fatalities have remained difficult to reduce, underscoring how crashes like Thursday's fit into a broader pattern of risk on city roads.
Investigation ongoing
The box truck driver, a 57-year-old man, stayed at the scene after the crash, and police said no arrests have been made as the investigation continues, according to the New York Daily News.
Detectives are still collecting evidence and reviewing any available surveillance footage. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has video of the incident is urged to contact the NYPD. The investigation remains active.
