David De Jesus Killed in Glen Cove E-Scooter Accident
The 23-year-old Roslyn man died after colliding with a Jeep Wrangler on Dosoris Way
David Anthony De Jesus, 23, of Roslyn, was killed in an e-scooter crash near Dosoris Way and Elliot Place in Glen Cove on Aug. 19, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
Paramedics rushed to the intersection shortly after 7:20 p.m. and transported the severely injured rider to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The 19-year-old driver of the 2023 Jeep Wrangler involved in the collision was not injured and remained at the scene.
The fatal collision marks the second serious e-scooter accident on Long Island in a two-day span, following a Tuesday incident in Medford where a 49-year-old woman collided with a delivery truck.
Investigators have not released details regarding the cause of the collision or whether any charges are pending. The intersection remained closed for several hours as detectives examined the scene.
As detectives work to determine the sequence of events that led to the fatal collision, they will likely examine vehicle speeds, right-of-way, and visibility at the corner of Dosoris Way and Elliot Place.
How do e-scooter risks compare to other vehicles?
E-scooter riders face unique dangers on suburban roads designed primarily for passenger vehicles.
Candice Bond, managing partner at Bond Legal, said, "Visibility plays a huge role in fatal e-scooter crashes because drivers making turns fail to notice a rider until reacting safely becomes impossible. Low lighting and blind spots at busy intersections make that danger worse for someone traveling without any protective barrier."
"Once a fatal crash occurs, an attorney works to pull traffic camera footage, interview witnesses, and piece together how that intersection failure unfolded," added Bond, who is also a national legal analyst for Accident News.
The recent cluster of e-scooter accidents on Long Island highlights the growing friction between micromobility users and traditional traffic. Independent investigations often use accident reconstruction teams to analyze road conditions, signage visibility, and driver attention to protect the legal rights of a grieving family.
Data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) show that micromobility injuries (involving e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards) have increased by an estimated average of 23% annually since 2017.
New York wrongful death statute
Under N.Y. EPTL § 5-4.1, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. New York applies pure comparative fault. The statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of death.
Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of parental guidance, funeral expenses, and the decedent's conscious pain and suffering.
"Drivers turning at intersections or opening car doors frequently fail to notice fast-moving e-scooters sharing urban roadways. Reconstructing these collisions involves calculating rider speeds, analyzing vehicle sightlines, and reviewing traffic signal timing records," said Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal.
Formica, who is also a national legal analyst for Accident News, noted, "A legal team assists grieving families by interviewing nearby witnesses and gathering digital footage before memories begin to fade."