Introduction to the Incident
A Whitestone man was killed after crashing his motorcycle in a collision with a Mini Cooper and two other vehicles on Sept. 4.
File photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Details of the Accident
A Whitestone motorcyclist was killed after a collision with the driver of a Mini Cooper on Thursday, Sept. 4, according to the NYPD.
Police say 21-year-old James Korakis, of 9th Avenue in Whitestone, was riding a BMW motorcycle northbound on the Cross Island Parkway service road near 157th Street just after 7 p.m. when he collided with a Mini Cooper driven by a 28-year-old man who was also traveling northbound on the service road.
Aftermath of the Crash
The impact of the crash sent the motorcycle into two parked and unoccupied vehicles, a Toyota Rav4 and a Chevy Impala, police said.
Police from the 109th Precinct responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision at the location and found Korakis on the roadway. EMS transported him to New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, but later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
Investigation and Response
The driver of the Mini Cooper remained at the scene and did not report any injuries.
There have been no arrests and an investigation by the NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad remains ongoing.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for careful driving, especially when it comes to motorcyclists who are more vulnerable to serious injuries in the event of a collision. The NYPD’s ongoing investigation will help determine the cause of the accident and whether any charges will be filed.
FAQs
What happened in the accident?
A Whitestone motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a Mini Cooper and two parked vehicles on the Cross Island Parkway service road.
Who was involved in the accident?
The motorcyclist, 21-year-old James Korakis, and the driver of the Mini Cooper, a 28-year-old man, were involved in the accident.
What is the status of the investigation?
The NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad is conducting an ongoing investigation into the accident, and there have been no arrests made yet.
What can be done to prevent such accidents?
Road safety awareness and careful driving, especially around motorcyclists, can help prevent such accidents.
