Woman Arrested and Charged With DWI Following Death of E-Bike Rider on Bagatelle Road in Long Island
MELIVILLE, NEW YORK (October 26, 2025) – An e-bike rider was killed in a Meliville, Long Island car accident on Bagatelle Road at Eastbound Express Drive South.
New York City officials are saying that the collision occurred on Saturday morning. An e-bike rider was heading down the road when they were hit by a 24-year-old woman driving a 2018 Subaru Forrester as she was making a left turn.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victim. Sadly, the e-bike rider died.
Police have since charged the driver of the Subaru with DUI. A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
Liability for Long Island DWI Accidents
Driver intoxication remains a leading cause of car accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “32 people in the United States are killed every day in crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver—this is one death every 45 minutes.” Alcohol can impair a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely in a variety of ways.
- Intoxicated drivers are less able to stay in their own lane of traffic.
- Intoxicated drivers have delayed reaction times.
- Intoxicated drivers are less able to regulate the speed of their vehicle.
It is illegal for any person to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In particular, they must not have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. Drivers that cause accidents while intoxicated can also face civil liability through an injury claim. Certain steps should be taken after any DWI accident.
- Medical records related to the crash should be sought.
- Surveillance footage of the collision should be reviewed.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
It can be hard to know where to begin after any pedestrian collision. Victims are often left with serious injuries and may need to take extensive periods of time away from work. Family members may need to contend with the sudden and unexpected loss of a primary breadwinner. This is why it is so important that accident victims consider all of their legal options.
Investigating Long Island DWI Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of e-bike rider killed in this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Do you need more information about a Long Island DWI accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
