NEW YORK, NY – A devastating crash late last night claimed the lives of two men, police confirmed this morning. The collision occurred around 11:30 p.m. and involved a motorcycle and a Mercedes, which were reportedly speeding off the Belt Parkway.
Authorities identified the motorcyclist as a 22-year-old man and the passenger of the Mercedes as a 28-year-old man. Both succumbed to their injuries following the crash.
The scene, marked by the overturned wreckage of a white Mercedes and a damaged motorcycle, unfolded at a busy intersection. Emergency crews worked into the early hours to flip the car upright and clear debris from the area.
Video footage captured overnight shows the Mercedes upside down in a crosswalk, with severe damage to its rear and its airbags deployed. The crash also resulted in damage to three parked cars nearby.
Family members of the deceased motorcyclist arrived at the scene but declined to comment publicly. They were seen speaking with detectives as investigations continue.
Police revealed that the driver of the Mercedes fled the scene on foot and remains at large. Authorities are actively searching for the individual and are piecing together the events that led to the fatal collision.
Detectives have been present at the scene for several hours, meticulously gathering evidence to understand the circumstances surrounding the crash. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts focused on locating the missing driver.