One Woman Killed, Second Woman Injured in South Richmond Hills, Queens Car Accident at Van Wyck Intersection
QUEENS, NEW YORK (October 25, 2025) – A woman has tragically died, and another woman was injured in a South Richmond Hills car accident while crossing the street.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place on Saturday. Two women were crossing the street when they were hit by a Scion that was rear-ended by a Mercedes.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victims. Sadly, one woman died, and another woman was hospitalized with serious injuries.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Queens Pedestrian Accidents
Far too many pedestrians are killed or seriously injured in preventable accidents every year. According to the IIHS, “A total of 7,314 pedestrian deaths occurred in 2023. Pedestrian fatalities account for 18% of all crash fatalities. Pedestrian deaths in 2023 have increased 78% since reaching their lowest point in 2009.” Drivers should take several actions to prevent pedestrian collisions.
- Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them.
- Drivers should slow down in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
All drivers in NYC have a legal obligation to operate with due care. They must slow down to avoid hitting pedestrians. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. The family of any person who died in a pedestrian accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating New York City Pedestrian Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman killed in this South Richmond Hills pedestrian accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. This was a preventable tragedy that should have never taken place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a New York City pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
