Motorbike bursts into flames after crashing into NYC parks truck

The motorized vehicle is noticed after an accident at East 138th and Willow Avenue on July 2, 2022 in the Bronx.
James Keivom

A Bronx grime bike rider was badly burned when his bike burst into flames after crashing right into a New York Metropolis parks division car, cops mentioned.

The fiery accident occurred at East 138 Avenue and Willow Avenue within the Mott Haven part round 8 p.m., officers mentioned.

The driving force slammed into the rear of a New York Metropolis Division of Parks and Recreation car and have become pinned beneath his bike — which ignited, in response to the NYPD.

He was taken to Harlem Hospital the place he was in vital situation Saturday night time, police mentioned.

The affected person suffered burns over most of his physique and was not carrying a helmet, sources instructed The Publish.

Working a dust bike or ATV is against the law within the 5 boroughs as a result of many drivers don’t have insurance coverage or proof of registration, in response to police.

The operator of the bike was not carrying a helmet and was listed in vital situation after he was taken to the hospital.

James Keivom

“They don't seem to be solely a nuisance and an annoyance to us, however they’re extraordinarily harmful,” Mayor Eric Adams mentioned final week at a Brooklyn information convention. Metropolis officers bulldozed and demolished almost 100 confiscated automobiles on the occasion.

The bikes had been destroyed somewhat than being offered or donated to stop them from ending up again on the town streets, the mayor mentioned.

When the bike rider slammed into the Parks and Recreation car, he turned pinned beneath his bike.

James Keivom