Bronx MTA Accident – Authorities announced on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, that they are investigating two separate fatal crashes in New York City’s Bronx and Queens boroughs, with one involving a devastating collision between an MTA bus and a cyclist.
The Bronx incident occurred late Tuesday night, around 10:45 p.m., when a 35-year-old bus driver, operating a shuttle replacing 2 train service, turned from East 149th Street onto Brook Avenue in Mott Haven.
The maneuver struck a 57-year-old cyclist, hurling him from his bike into the street. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene, casting a somber shadow over the bustling neighborhood near the Bruckner Expressway.
The cyclist’s identity remains withheld as police work to notify his family, a process complicated by the late-night timing of the crash. The bus driver stayed at the scene, and no charges have been filed as of Wednesday afternoon, with the NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad taking the lead.
MTA spokesperson Tim Minton confirmed the bus, an articulated model from the Gun Hill Depot, was empty of passengers, serving as a temporary shuttle during overnight train maintenance. Witnesses described a chilling aftermath, with the cyclist’s crumpled bike lying near the intersection—a grim tableau captured in posts on X that mourned yet another loss to NYC’s traffic toll.
Mott Haven, a working-class area in the South Bronx, has seen its share of traffic incidents, but this cyclist’s death underscores persistent dangers at intersections like East 149th and Brook, where bus routes and bike traffic converge. The MTA has pledged full cooperation, with Minton noting the agency’s commitment to supporting the probe while expressing sorrow for the loss.
The bus driver, a seven-year veteran, faces no immediate disciplinary action, though the investigation will examine his speed and visibility—key factors given the dark, rainy conditions reported Tuesday night. Posts on X speculated about cyclist safety measures, with some calling for better lighting and signage in the area.