Overview
- Matthew Goicochea, a 31-year-old member of Ladder Company 41, was riding northbound on the FDR Drive near East 25th Street when he lost control of his motorcycle just before 4 a.m.
- After Goicochea fell onto the roadway, an unknown vehicle struck him and drove off without stopping, and investigators say they do not yet have a description of the car.
- No arrests have been made since the early-morning collision and detectives continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses.
- Goicochea joined the FDNY in September 2022 and received the Thomas Wylie Medal last year for rescuing an unconscious victim from a Bronx fire.
- Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry honored Goicochea on X as “a true hero” whose dedication exemplified the selflessness and courage of New York’s Bravest.