Matthew Goicochea, a 31-year-old firefighter for the FDNY, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive and being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. near East 25th Street. Emergency services transported Goicochea to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He had joined the fire department in 2022 and received the Thomas Wylie Medal for rescuing an unconscious victim during a fire. No suspects have been apprehended, and police have not provided any descriptions of the vehicle or driver responsible for the incident.
Matthew Goicochea, a 31-year-old FDNY firefighter, tragically died after falling onto FDR Drive from his motorcycle and being struck by a hit-and-run driver.
He joined the FDNY in 2022 and was awarded the Thomas Wylie Medal for his heroic rescue of an unconscious victim from a fire.
Kaz Daughtry, deputy mayor for public safety, stated that New York lost a true hero and expressed condolences to Goicochea's family and FDNY.
Daughtry praised Goicochea's dedication to serving and protecting New Yorkers, emphasizing the selflessness and courage of the firefighters.
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