Driver blew traffic control, hit 2 seniors
A driver disregarded traffic control at Francis Lewis Boulevard and Union Turnpike and hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal. A 71-year-old woman suffered head crush injuries and was left unconscious.
What We Know
According to the police report, a driver disregarded traffic control near Francis Lewis Boulevard and Union Turnpike in Queens and hit two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. A 71-year-old woman suffered head crush injuries and was listed as unconscious, and a 70-year-old man suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Multiple vehicle occupants were also listed as injured.
People
Pedestrian killed
Age 71; Female; Pedestrian action: Crossing With Signal; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Sedan
2013 TOYT -CAR/SUV PRIUS; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Damage: Left Side Doors; Driver license status: VAL; Contributing factor: Traffic Control Disregarded
SUV
2026 MERZ -CAR/SUV G WAGON; Occupants: 3; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Left Front Bumper; Driver license status: VAL
SUV
2023 NISS -CAR/SUV ROGUE; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Stopped in Traffic; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Damage: Left Rear Bumper; Driver license status: VAL
Where
Francis Lewis Blvd & Union Turnpike, Queens
Press Articles
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