Motorcyclist, 25, Struck And Killed By Car In The Bronx

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A deadly motorcycle crash is under investigation this morning in the Bronx.

It happened around 4:45 a.m. near the intersection of White Plains Road and Bruckner Boulevard in Soundview.

Police said a Toyota Corolla rear-ended the motorcycle and then dragged the rider underneath.

The car eventually came to a stop and stayed on the scene.

The motorcyclist was rushed to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Simon Tavarez.

So far, no charges have been filed.

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• The Bronx
• New York