Flushing Cyclist Killed in Collision with Pickup Truck
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A tragic traffic incident in Flushing, Queens, has left a 48-year-old cyclist dead after being struck by a pickup truck on Tuesday, January 20. The incident, which occurred just blocks from the victim’s home, is under investigation by the NYPD.
Meta Description: A Flushing cyclist, Xi Zheng, was fatally struck by a pickup truck. learn about the details of the collision and ongoing investigation.
Xi Zheng, a resident of 163rd Street, was riding his bicycle when he was hit by a 2015 Ford F150 at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and 160th Street. Emergency responders arrived on the scene after a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision.
Details of the Fatal Crash
According to the NYPD Highway District’s collision Investigation Squad, Zheng was traveling westbound on Sanford Avenue shortly after 10 a.m. when the Ford F150, driven by a 23-year-old man, was proceeding southbound on 160th Street. The driver reportedly made a right turn onto Sanford avenue, resulting in the collision.
EMS personnel transported Zheng to New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and did not sustain any injuries. while the driver was not immediately arrested, the investigation is ongoing.
First Traffic Fatality of the Year in the 109th Precinct
This incident marks the first traffic-related fatality in the 109th Precinct for the year. Law enforcement officials reported a total of 37 collisions within the precinct so far in 2026 – a 4% decrease compared to the 41 collisions reported during the same period last year. This slight decline in overall collisions offers a small measure of context to this devastating event.
The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the death of Xi Zheng.
