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According to the charges, on April 10, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Jaydan McLaurin was riding an electric Citi Bike through the intersection of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Astoria when he was hit by a car.
By Forum Staff
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz recently announced that Yaser Ibrahim, 18, has been charged for his role in a crash last Monday night that left a 14-year-old boy dead in Astoria.
Ibrahim, 18, of Long Island, was arraigned on a complaint charging him with leaving the scene of an incident without reporting. He was also issued violations for speeding, having tinted windows, no insurance and driving without a license.
According to the charges, on April 10, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Jaydan McLaurin of Long Island City was riding an electric Citi Bike through the intersection of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Astoria. He was hit by a 2022 BMW X7 going south.
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The victim was hit by a 2022 BMW X7 (similar to the one pictured).
The car was then located several blocks away from the collision scene with significant front end damage to the bumper and to the windshield. Ibrahim admitted he was driving the SUV at about 45 to 50 miles per hour and hit the bicyclist. The posted speed limit at 21st Street and 21st Avenue is 25 mph. He told police he stopped and saw the debris, got nervous and fled the scene.
Ibrahim could not produce a valid driver’s license nor insurance, and had only a learner’s permit. The car’s windows were also heavily tinted.
Jaydan was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead from severe head and body trauma.
“The rules of the road like speed limits and licensing requirements exist to prevent tragedies like this one,” Katz said. “We will seek justice for the young victim and his loved ones.”
If convicted, Ibrahim faces up to seven years in prison.
