A 13-year-old boy suffered critical injuries the morning of Aug. 6 after he was struck by an MTA bus in Port Richmond while riding a moped. According to a report in the Staten Island Advance, the bus accident occurred at the intersection of Castleton and Park avenues. The boy was ejected onto the roadway and sustained severe head and body trauma, officials said. A 69-year-old man was driving the 2019 Nova bus east on Castleton Avenue when it collided with the moped steered by the teen traveling south on Park Avenue, NPYD officials said.
Emergency medical personnel transported the teen to Richmond University Medical Center in West Brighton where he remained in critical condition, police said. The bus operator remained at the scene. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, per a police statement. MTA officials said the bus driver and three passengers who were on the bus were not injured. A neighbor who saw the aftermath of the collision said the teen was lying in the street with a severe head injury. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured boy and his family. We wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.
Moped accidents share similarities with motorcycle crashes but often involve unique risk factors due to their smaller size, slower speed and frequent use in urban settings. One common cause is driver inattention — motorists often fail to notice mopeds because they are smaller and quieter than cars, leading to collisions during lane changes or turns. Failure to yield at intersections is another major factor, as drivers may misjudge a moped’s speed or right-of-way.
Dooring accidents occur when a parked vehicle’s door is opened into the path of an approaching moped, particularly in busy city streets. Poor road conditions such as potholes, loose gravel or wet surfaces can cause riders to lose control, as mopeds have smaller wheels and less stability. Also, speeding on the part of motorists reduces reaction time and increases crash severity. Additionally, unsafe overtaking by larger vehicles often leads to preventable accidents. Weather-related hazards like rain or ice further pose additional risks to moped riders.
Moped accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, often more severe than car crash injuries due to the rider’s limited protection. Head injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries, are among the most serious, especially if the rider was not wearing a helmet. Fractures to the arms, legs, ribs and collarbone are common from direct impact or being thrown from the moped.
Road rash and deep lacerations occur when skin contacts pavement, sometimes leading to infection or permanent scarring. Spinal cord injuries can cause partial or complete paralysis, while internal injuries such as organ damage or internal bleeding may not be immediately apparent but can be life-threatening.
Even at low speeds, mopeds’ lack of structural protection means that collisions with cars, trucks, or fixed objects often cause significant harm. Prompt medical evaluation and treatment are critical to minimize complications and support recovery after a moped accident.
Injured victims of scooter or moped accidents can seek compensation from at-fault parties for damages including, but not limited to, medical expenses, lost wages and benefits, hospitalization, rehabilitation, permanent injuries, disabilities, past and future pain and suffering, etc. Families that have lost loved ones in such accidents can seek compensation for damages such as lost future income, medical and funeral costs, pain and suffering, etc.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a moped accident, or if you have lost a loved one in an auto accident caused by a negligent (careless) driver, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you.
For over 53 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and $2,000,000 in a hit-and-run accident, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole. We also recovered $1,500,000 for a lady who was hurt by a bus.
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Source: https://www.silive.com/crime-safety/2025/08/nypd-boy-13-who-was-ejected-from-moped-in-crash-with-mta-bus-remains-in-critical-condition.html