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A motorcyclist died after he was struck by a car and thrown from his ride in Queens on Friday evening, police said.

The 31-year-old was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle on 43rd Street near Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside around 5:30 p.m. when he was hit by a Chevy Cruze that was making a three-point turn, according to the NYPD.

The victim was ejected from his bike and hit the car, which was driven by a 66-year-old man, police said.

The biker suffered a serious head injury and was pronounced dead at Elmhurst Hospital, authorities said.

There was no immediate word from police on criminal charges. Cops said the investigation was in the preliminary stages.

The man
The motorcyclist was hit by a Chevy Cruze that was making a three-point turn. Peter Gerber

The motorcycle victim
The motorcycle victim was ejected from his bike, as he died from his injuries at the hospital. Peter Gerber

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