2 dead after e-scooter crashes into bike on New York City bridge
A tragic collision on the Queensboro Bridge resulted in the deaths of two individuals, a scooter rider and a cyclist. The scooter involved was illegal for use on city streets due to its high speed capabilities. City officials are reviewing the incident and emphasizing the need for safety regarding e-scooter regulations.
- ▪The collision occurred during the morning commute on May 29, 2026.
- ▪Both victims, Francis del Valle and Dmytro Stechenko, were pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital.
- ▪The scooter involved was a Blade GT II, which is illegal to operate on New York City streets due to its ability to exceed the speed limit for e-mobility devices.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream on2 dead after e-scooter crashes into bike on New York City bridgeInvestigators said the scooter was not legally allowed on city streets.ByAaron Katersky and Ivan PereiraMay 29, 2026, 10:46 AM1:26Cyclists ride on the Queensboro Bridge, May 13, 2020 in New York City. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesTwo people died in a collision between a rider on an electronic scooter and another on a bike on the bike path during the morning commute on a New York City bridge on Thursday.
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