Stand-Up Scooter Rider Killed in Cambria Heights Collision: Our Queens Car Accident Lawyers Call for Accountability

A fatal crash in Queens, NYC, tragically ended the life of a local stand-up scooter rider during morning rush hour, underscoring the increasing dangers faced by micromobility users on city streets.

According to the NYPD, 39-year-old Shaun Lagredelle was riding his electric scooter westbound on 116th Avenue in Cambria Heights just before 6:40 a.m. on June 26, when a Ford Transit van traveling eastbound attempted to turn left onto Nashville Boulevard. The van collided with the scooter, throwing Lagredelle to the pavement. He sustained severe head and body injuries and was rushed by EMS to Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

As Queens car accident lawyers, we have seen far too many cases involving electric scooters and bicycles where drivers fail to yield or misjudge turns—often with fatal consequences. These cases raise urgent questions about visibility, driver attentiveness, and the adequacy of street design in protecting vulnerable road users.

Shaun Lagredelle was not just another statistic. He was a neighbor, a commuter, and a Queens resident navigating the city on a stand-up scooter—an increasingly common mode of transportation as New Yorkers seek efficient, eco-friendly alternatives to cars. His death occurred on the last day of school in New York City, a time when traffic is especially dense, and streets are often crowded with children, families, and commuters.

While the NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate, no arrests have been made. In cases like this, we urge families to seek legal counsel promptly. Early investigation and preservation of evidence can be critical—especially in crashes involving left-hand turns, which are a well-documented hazard for scooter riders and cyclists alike.

Our attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf are not only experienced in representing victims of car and truck accidents in Queens, but we also have a deep track record of successfully handling bicycle and scooter injury and fatality cases across New York City. We understand the complex liability issues that often arise when drivers fail to respect the right-of-way of micromobility users.

If your loved one was killed or seriously injured in a Queens scooter accident, we encourage you to reach out for a free, confidential consultation. You may be entitled to compensation for your loss, and our trial attorneys have the resources and experience to fight for justice.

Contact us today at 212-943-1090 or fill out our contact form to speak with a top-rated New York scooter accident attorney.

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