Motorcyclist Dies After Queensboro Bridge Crash
A 29-year-old man from Brooklyn died Thursday night after his motorcycle crashed on the westbound ramp of the Queensboro Bridge in Long Island City. The rider was ejected from his motorcycle after it struck the median and was later pronounced…
New York, NY, September 18, 2026 — A 29-year-old man from Brooklyn has died following a motorcycle crash on the Queensboro Bridge. The incident occurred Thursday night on the westbound ramp in Long Island City.
According to preliminary reports, the motorcyclist was traveling on the ramp when the motorcycle reportedly struck the median. Following the impact, the rider was ejected from the vehicle.
Emergency services responded to the scene. The rider was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The man’s name has not been released pending family notification.
The crash resulted in substantial traffic disruptions on and around the Queensboro Bridge throughout the evening.
The exact cause leading to the motorcycle striking the median was not immediately available. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by By Bill Parry on qns.com, see more information here.
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