Kevin Lopez, 18, dies days after bicycle crash on 29th Street in Long Island City, New York

Modified Date: 
Sun, 07/02/2023 - 8:01am
Accident Date: 
Friday, July 31, 2015

Teen Cyclist Dies Week After Being Struck by Car Near Queensboro Bridge: NYPD

A Queens teenager died a week after he was struck by a driver near the Queensboro Bridge while riding a bicycle, police said. He was taken to Cornell Hospital in critical condition. Lopez was riding northbound on 29th Street in a designated bike lane when the Mercedes, which was going westbound on Queens Plaza North, hit him, police said. Kevin Lopez, 18, of Long Island City, died at Cornell Hospital Wednesday, eight days after he was hit by a Mercedes Benz at Queens Plaza North and 29th Street. Lopez was ejected from his bike and he hit the hood and windshield of the car before falling onto the street, according to police.
People Involved: 
Kevin Lopez
Roadway: 
29th Street

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