A motorcyclist was tragically killed in a collision with a box truck at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and 64th Street in Woodside, Queens, New York, on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
According to verified sources, the crash occurred when a box truck was turning right onto 64th Street and collided with the motorcycle. The force of the impact ejected the motorcyclist from the bike, resulting in a fatality.
Police from the 108th Precint responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision in front of 64-02 Roosevelt Ave. and found the rider on the roadway unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded and pronounced him dead at the scene. The NYPD identified the deceased motorcyclist as 31-year-old Jorge Alcibiades Palaquibay-Lema.
The 57-year-old box truck driver remained at the scene. There have been no arrests and the investigation remaining ongoing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the collision occur?
The collision occurred at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and 64th Street in Woodside, Queens.
What happened to the motorcyclist?
The motorcyclist was ejected from the bike after being struck by a turning box truck and was killed in the collision.
Incident Details
- Location: Woodside, New York, Queens — Roosevelt Avenue and 64th Street
- Date: Jul 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM
- Type: News Report
- Injuries: 0 | Fatalities: 1
