NYPD Asking The Public For Help After Woman Killed in Accident Involving Gray Ford Near 57th Avenue and 99th Street
CORONA, QUEENS (August 5, 2026) – A woman has tragically died in a Corona, Queens hit-and-run car accident near the intersection of 57th Avenue and 99th Street.
New York City officials are saying that the accident occurred around 3:30 AM on Saturday. A woman was reportedly crossing the street when she was hit by a gray Ford traveling northbound on 99th Street.
The driver who did not remain at the scene of the crash is currently being sought by police. Paramedics were called to the scene to help the injured woman.
She was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital to receive treatment. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead. The NYPD are asking anyone that may have more information to reach out to them.
Liability for Corona Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
Every person operating a motor vehicle in New York owes a duty of care to the people with whom they share the road. Pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1146, drivers must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian they encounter. They must slow down as required and use their horn when necessary. If a driver is involved in any type of collision that results in injury, Vehicle and Traffic Law § 600 requires that they stop and report the incident. There are many different pieces of evidence that can help reveal how a collision took place.
- Damage to the affected vehicle can be used to tie it to the crash. In particular, most vehicles involved in a hit-and-run will leave fragments of the same vehicle in the roadway.
- Surveillance footage from nearby businesses or traffic cameras can also be used to trace the route of the fleeing vehicle.
- Eyewitnesses also play an important role. They should be interviewed as early as possible, while their memories are still fresh.
If a driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with any pedestrian in the roadway, they could be held legally responsible through a civil claim. Drivers accused of leaving the scene of an injury collision could also face criminal liability for their actions. Victims of an accident are protected by a number of laws. They’re able to seek a measure of accountability through a civil action. This right extends to surviving family members of any person who died in a car accident.
Investigating Corona Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman who died in this Corona hit-and-run collision. Any person that may have more information should reach out to the NYPD. The driver should also do the right thing and come forward. It is never too late to accept responsibility and do the right thing.
Do you need more information about a Corona car accident? Our team of accident attorneys may be able to assist you. We are committed to helping victims understand their rights and holding drivers fully accountable for their misconduct. If you have any questions or need any other type of support, we may be able to help you. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
