Male Pedestrian Died After Being Run Over By NYPD Vehicle In Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
QUEENS, NEW YORK (August 26, 2025) – A man has tragically died in a Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens car accident involving an NYPD vehicle along United Nations Avenue South.
New York City officials are saying the collision took place around 4:40 PM last weekend. A man may have been walking when he was run over by a Ford Taurus being used as an NYPD car.
The car was apparently traveling around 10 mph when the victim was run over. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help him.
He was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries. Despite life-saving measures at the hospital, his condition deteriorated, and he was pronounced dead.
A full investigation of the Flushing Meadows Corona Park incident remains ongoing.
Liability for New York City Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in motor vehicle collisions involving emergency vehicles. According to the National Safety Council, “In 2023, 198 people died in crashes involving emergency vehicles. More than half of these deaths were occupants of non-emergency vehicles (57%). Deaths among pedestrians accounted for 23% of the total, while emergency vehicle drivers represented 11%, and emergency vehicle passengers accounted for about 7% of the deaths.” Emergency drivers should take several actions to avoid collisions with pedestrians.
- Emergency drivers should use their lights and sirens when they are on their way to an actual emergency.
- Emergency drivers should continuously scan the road ahead for hazards.
- Emergency drivers should use their horns when necessary to alert pedestrians and other drivers of their actions.
Police departments tend to have a great deal of immunity when officers are involved in collisions during emergencies. But these officers must have their lights and sirens on. When a police officer is not responding to an actual emergency, they must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian, as would any other driver. If a police officer fails to slow down to avoid colliding with a pedestrian in the roadway, this may be construed as negligence. Several actions should be taken after any collision with a police officer.
- Surveillance footage of the crash should be reviewed.
- Medical records related to the incident should be collected.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- An experienced pedestrian accident attorney should be contacted.
The vast majority of pedestrian collisions are totally preventable. They tend to involve situations where drivers are distracted or simply not paying adequate attention to the road ahead of them. It is common for police officers to bend traffic rules because they feel as though no one will hold them accountable. This is simply not the case. The family of any pedestrian who died in a motor vehicle accident with a police officer may be able to seek some measure of accountability and justice through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating New York City Car Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other tragedies like this.
Do you need more information about a New York City police car accident? Our team of New York pedestrian accident attorneys is here for you. We are committed to helping victims understand their rights and holding the NYPD accountable for their conduct. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
