A group of masked dirt-bike riders surrounded a white SUV at a Staten Island intersection, kicking and striking the vehicle as its driver waited at a red light. Video of the confrontation has raised fresh concerns about dangerous group riding and attacks on motorists.
TVBikerDad.com | November 14, 2026
VIDEO: Staten Island confrontation
Video will be added here. We are leaving this space near the top of the story for the footage.
According to reporting by the New York Post and the Staten Island Advance, roughly a dozen masked riders on dirt bikes swarmed a white Honda CR-V on Richmond Avenue in the New Springville area on Wednesday. Riders kicked and punched the SUV while it was stopped at a traffic light. A blue dirt bike was reportedly used to block the vehicle.
When the light changed, the driver accelerated to get away and ran over the bike blocking the SUV. Reports say the rider was not struck. The group then chased the vehicle. The confrontation was recorded on video, reportedly by one of the riders.
Police say they know who they are looking for
As of November 14, no arrests had been reported in connection with this incident. NYPD Assistant Chief John Buttacavoli said police know the suspects and expect to contact them. That is an investigative update, not a confirmation that anyone has been charged.
The Staten Island Advance also reported other confrontations involving groups of dirt-bike and motorized-bike riders and motorists in recent days, including a separate incident in which a driver’s side mirrors were reportedly smashed. Those incidents should not be confused with the Richmond Avenue SUV attack.
Drivers should not have to fear being surrounded
Whatever the reason a group approaches a vehicle, surrounding a driver and striking the car is dangerous. A motorist boxed in by a crowd may have only seconds to make a decision, and an attempt to escape can put riders, drivers and bystanders at risk.
Police have urged motorists not to chase or confront reckless riders. If you encounter a group behaving aggressively, prioritize getting to a safe place and contact law enforcement when it is safe to do so.
This report is about the people involved in the incidents described by police and local reporting. It is not an indictment of responsible dirt-bike or motorcycle riders. The riding community should be just as concerned when reckless behavior puts the public at risk.
Sources and continuing coverage
New York Post: Video shows dirt-bike riders attacking a Staten Island SUV
Staten Island Advance: Dirt-bike riders swarm motorists in separate confrontations
TVBikerDad.com will update this story as police release more information. The video will be added when available.