The crash happened just before 2:15 p.m. on Monday in the Castle Hill section.
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A 32-year-old man riding a motorized scooter westbound along the Cross Bronx Expressway near Ellis Avenue was struck by a Honda SUV also travelling westbound.
The driver of the scooter was taken to Jacobi Hospital in cardiac arrest. The victim later died.
The 22-year-old driver of the Honda was taken into police custody. Charges against the driver are pending.
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The intersection where the accident happened was closed as police investigate.
This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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