Staten Island Man Arrested in Fatal Queens Pedestrian Collision by 34th Avenue and 37th Street
QUEENS, NEW YORK (June 27, 2025) – A 36-year-old man has tragically died in a Queens hit-and-run car accident at 34th Avenue and 37th Street.
New York City officials are saying that the accident took place around 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday. A pedestrian was heading down the road when they were hit by a truck fleeing police officers.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. Sadly, the 36-year-old woman riding a bicycle died due to her injuries.
Police have arrested the driver of the truck involved. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing.
Liability for Queens Hit-and-Run Truck Accidents
Thousands of people are seriously injured or killed in hit-and-run accidents each year. According to the NHTSA, “Twenty-five percent of pedestrian deaths in 2022 occurred in hit-and-run crashes. Between 2013 and 2019, hit-and-run crashes accounted for about 20% of pedestrian fatalities. This number jumped to 24% in 2020, and it has inched up to 25% since then.” Many different factors could contribute to a hit-and-run crash.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
Drivers have a legal obligation to use caution to avoid colliding with other vehicles in the roadway. To that end, they must continuously scan the road ahead of them for hazards. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with a bicyclist or pedestrian, this may be construed as negligence. Victims of car accidents may suffer very serious injuries.
- Fractures
- Organ damage
- Death
- Lacerations
Drivers that leave the scene of injury collisions could face criminal charges in addition to civil liability. It is possible that the police could also be liable for a collision. Police chases are among the most dangerous activities that officers engage in. When a police officer demonstrates a reckless disregard for the safety of the public, the department that they work for could be held at fault.
Investigating New York City Hit-And-Run Collisions
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the cyclist killed in this Queens car accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NYPD. This was a preventable tragedy that should not have taken place.
Do you need more information about a Queens hit-and-run car accident? Our legal team is here for you. We are committed to helping victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free investigation into any incident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
