Scooter rider and cyclist are killed in head-on crash on NYC bridge

Two men died after a collision on the Queensboro Bridge in the bike lane. A 39-year-old man riding a stand-up electric scooter crashed into a 35-year-old cyclist. The scooter was traveling westbound while the cyclist traveled eastbound. Both men were taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Queens and pronounced dead. The scooter involved was not legal for street use because it could reach speeds higher than allowed under city rules. New York City limits electric bike speed to 15 mph, and stand-up scooters without seats are illegal if capable of more than 20 mph. The scooter shown in crash photos appeared to be a model capable of nearly 53 mph, while the bicycle appeared to be a non-motor pedal bike.

"Police officers responded at 8:21 a.m. after a 39-year-old man riding a stand-up electric scooter crashed into a 35-year-old cyclist. The e-scooter driver was traveling westbound, while the cyclist was traveling eastbound, police said. The men were brought to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Queens, where they were pronounced dead. Photos taken in the aftermath of the collision show a white bike snapped clean in half, with an orange e-scooter lying next to it."

"The e-scooter involved in the crash was not legal for street use, because it was capable of much faster speeds than allowed under city law, and should not have been operated on any city streets or bike paths, according to Vincent Barone, a spokesperson for the Department of Transportation. The speed limit for electric bikes is 15 mph. An electric standing scooter - one that doesn't have a seat - is illegal in New York City if it has the capability of traveling more than 20 mph."

"The photos of the crash site appear to show a Teverun Blade GT Suit II+ e-scooter, billed on the company's website as a "wolf in a suit" that can reach almost 53 mph. "Beneath its sleek, understated design lies immense power and explosive acceleration," the company's description reads. "Every twist of the throttle delivers thrilling speed while maintaining effortless control, turning your daily ride into an extraordinary experience.""

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