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Two Men Killed in Head‑On Crash on Queensboro Bridge Bike Lane

NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is leading a probe that could prompt renewed scrutiny of the bridge’s separated bike and pedestrian configuration.

The scooter and the bike in the aftermath of the crash that killed two men on the Queensboro Bridge bike path.
Traffic signs and directions to enter the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, lower roadway, Manhattan, New York.
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Overview

  • The head-on collision occurred Thursday morning at about 8:21–8:30 a.m. when a westbound motorized stand-up scooter struck an eastbound bicycle in the Queensboro Bridge bike lane, killing both riders.
  • A 39-year-old man on the scooter and a 35-year-old bicyclist were rushed to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and were pronounced dead at the hospital.
  • The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad opened a preliminary inquiry at the scene and traffic on the bridge’s westbound lower level was disrupted while officers investigated.
  • Officials have confirmed the opposite directions of travel and the mode of each vehicle but have not released a cause, charges, or further suspect information as the probe continues.
  • The crash comes about a year after the bridge’s separated pedestrian and cyclist paths opened, and the deaths could prompt reviews of lane design, rider behavior, and enforcement for commuter safety.