Two Killed in Queensboro Bridge Collision Between E-Scooter and Cyclist

Two men died Thursday morning, May 28, after a high-speed collision between an electric scooter and a road bike on the Queensboro Bridge bike path, in a crash that has reignited debate over illegal micromobility devices in New York City.

According to the NYPD, the collision occurred around 8:20-8:30 a.m. during the morning commute. The 39-year-old rider of an illegal e-scooter was heading uphill from Queens when he struck a 35-year-old cyclist traveling downhill into Queens. Police identified the scooter rider as Francis Del Valle, 39, of Paramus, New Jersey, and the cyclist as Dmytro Stechenko, 35, of Queens.

Police said Del Valle was driving on the bicycle path when he veered into the oncoming lane and collided with Stechenko’s bike. Both men suffered severe trauma and were taken to the hospital, where they died from their injuries at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.

Photos from the scene showed extensive damage, including a road bike that was snapped in half just behind the headtube. A witness who arrived shortly after the crash, identified as fellow cyclist Kurt Freyer, described a harrowing scene with both men unconscious and showing critical injuries, despite both wearing helmets.

The crash drew swift condemnation from city officials and street-safety advocates. A spokeswoman for Mayor Mamdani’s administration said the city would continue working to remove illegal devices from the streets and bring accountability to micromobility use.

As of the initial reporting, no arrests had been made and the NYPD said the investigation was ongoing. The crash has sparked intense debate over micromobility regulations in the city, with a group called the E-Vehicle Safety Alliance organizing a rally to push for stronger rules.