Teenager died in a motorcycle collision with an MTA bus on Astoria Boulevard in Queens, New York

Modified Date: 
Thu, 10/12/2023 - 6:33am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

16-year-old riding motorcycle dies in collision with MTA bus in East Elmhurst

Police say they believe the 16-year-old ran a red light. He was heading east on Astoria Boulevard just before 11 p.m. Authorities say the teen collided with the bus that was turning from 101st Street. The teen was not wearing a helmet, police said.

Motorcyclist, 16, dead after crashing into MTA bus in Queens: NYPD

The incident occurred when an MTA bus was making a left turn onto Astoria Boulevard from 101st Street around 10:38 p.m., according to the NYPD.

City: 
Queens, NY