Teen cyclist from Astoria fatally struck in accident

A 14-year old cyclist, identified as Astoria resident Mario Valenzuela, was fatally struck by a truck making a right turn at 11th Street and Borden Avenue in Long Island City. It is believed that the young cyclist tragically became stuck under the truck’s rear wheels. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of…

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22 Year Old Cyclist Struck On 35th Street Has Died.

22 year old Xelea Samonte, who was struck on Monday night by a van on 35th Street, has died, according to police.  The young woman lived by Shore Boulevard in the Ditmars side of Astoria.  She was cycling at the intersection of 35th Street and 23rd Avenue when she rode through a red light and was…

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Cyclist In Critical Condition After Early Morning Crash

A crash early Tuesday morning has left a 22 year old cyclist in critical condition.  Officers from the 114th Precinct responded to a call on July 24th, at 12:20AM at the intersection of 35th Street and 23rd Avenue, according to QNS.  The unidentified woman was cycling eastbound on 35th Street, riding in the Department of…

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