Teenager Killed In New Hyde Park Police Chase Accident

SUV Being Pursued By Police Involved In Fatal New Hyde Park, Long Island Car Accident

NEW HYDE PARK, LONG ISLAND (July 19, 2025) – A 15-year-old boy has tragically died in a New Hyde Park, Long Island, car accident during a police pursuit.

New York City Police Department officials are saying that the incident began around 8 PM on Saturday. They responded to a call about a robbery on Hillsdale Avenue in Queens.

The police began pursuing the 15-year-old boy who is on an E bike. A Lexus SUV struck the boy near the intersection of Lakeville Road and Bryant Avenue.

Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the boy. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Liability for Long Island Car Accidents

Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured in car 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.” Many different factors could contribute to a car accident.

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Inclement weather
• Poor road conditions

All drivers must use caution to avoid colliding with cyclists and pedestrians in the roadway. This may necessitate that they slow down well below the speed limit. When a driver fails to slow down to avoid a pedestrian, this could be construed as negligence. It is important that certain steps are taken after any pedestrian collision.

• Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
• Medical records related to the crash should be preserved.
• Surveillance footage should be sought.
• A pedestrian accident attorney should be contacted.

Pedestrian accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to involve situations where drivers are simply not paying adequate attention to the road ahead of them. It is important that accident victims and their families understand that they do have rights. In particular, the family of any pedestrian killed in a car accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a wrongful death claim.

Investigating Long Island Pedestrian Accidents

We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the boy killed in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to authorities. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Do you need more information about a Long Island pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You are always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.