Senior Pedestrian Killed in Long Island City Hit-and-Run Accident

Police Seek Red SUV Driver Who Turned Into a Crosswalk and Fatally Struck a 71-Year-Old Man at 38th Avenue and 11th Street in Dutch Kills

LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK (November 9, 2026) – A 71-year-old pedestrian from Richmond Hill was killed in a hit-and-run accident at 38th Avenue and 11th Street in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City.

Queens County officials are saying that the hit-and-run occurred shortly after 12:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2. The man was walking across 11th Street in the north crosswalk at 38th Avenue, heading from the northwest corner to the northeast corner, according to the NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad.

An SUV that had been parked on the corner pulled away from the curb and reportedly struck the victim. EMS were called to the scene of the collision to help the elderly pedestrian.

They were transported to New York Presbyterian to receive care. Unfortunately, the victim was beyond medical assistance and pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Liability for Long Island City Hit-and-Run Accidents

Under New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1111, a driver turning on a green signal must yield to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk. VTL § 1146 adds a separate duty for every driver to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian on any roadway. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting any pedestrian in the roadway, this could serve as evidence of negligence. Courts will take into consideration numerous factors when evaluating liability for any pedestrian collision.

• Turning Drivers: It will be determined if a turning driver checked the entire crosswalk before attempting to enter an intersection.
• Blind Spots: Another important consideration is whether a driver took the time to see if there was anyone in their blind spot.
• Collision History: Any history of collisions at a particular road or intersection may point towards an underlying safety issue that needs to be addressed.
• Surveillance Footage: Many pedestrian collisions are also covered by surveillance footage that can help reveal what happened.

The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are totally preventable and involve some amount of human error. Elderly pedestrians tend to be at a heightened risk of becoming seriously injured or killed in car accidents. According to NHTSA, 19 percent of people 65 and older killed in traffic crashes in 2023 were pedestrians, or 1,533 of 7,891 deaths. The family of any person killed in a pedestrian accident may be able to pursue some measure of accountability and justice through a wrongful death claim.

Investigating Hit-and-Run Accidents in Long Island City

We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the 71-year-old Richmond Hill man killed in Dutch Kills. We hope the driver who left him in the street is found and held accountable, and that the intersection receives a close look to protect others crossing there. Pedestrians have been increasingly forced to share the roadways with larger and more numerous vehicles. This has led to an unacceptable increase in the number of fatal pedestrian crashes each year.

Do you need more information about a New York pedestrian collision? Our team of accident investigators may be able to assist you. We are committed to helping victims understand their rights and providing accountability and transparency after any crash. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we may be able to assist you. You’re always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.