Motorcyclist Ran Red, Pedestrian Hurt
A 37-year-old rider ran a red at 8th Avenue and West 116th, hit head-on, and died. An 18-year-old pedestrian was injured too; police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by the rider.
What We Know
According to the police report, a 37-year-old man rode a motorcycle north on 8th Avenue at West 116th Street and disregarded a red signal. He hit head-on, was ejected, and died from head trauma. An 18-year-old pedestrian at the intersection was injured. Police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” for the rider, and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” for the pedestrian.
People
Occupant killed
Age 37; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Motorcycle
2015 APT GROUP INC.; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Traffic Control Disregarded
Where
8th Ave & West 116th St, Manhattan
Press Articles
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