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16-year-old riding motorcycle dies in collision with MTA bus in East Elmhurst

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
EAST ELMHURST, Queens (WABC) -- A teenager on a motorcycle was killed in a crash with an MTA bus in Queens Tuesday night.

Police say they believe the 16-year-old ran a red light. He was heading east on Astoria Boulevard just before 11 p.m.
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Authorities say the teen collided with the bus that was turning from 101st Street. The teen was not wearing a helmet, police said.

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The bus driver stayed on the scene following the crash. There were no passengers on the bus when the crash happened.

No charges have been filed.

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