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3 Dead After Car Slams Into Food Truck and Pedestrians in Queens

CBS New YorkSeptember 5, 20252 min113,178 views
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Fatal Collision in Queens

  • πŸ’” Three people have died following a devastating crash at the intersection of 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Queens.
  • πŸ’₯ The incident occurred when a vehicle slammed into a food truck and pedestrians waiting nearby.

Sequence of Events

  • πŸš— A 2010 Toyota Corolla was reportedly speeding down the road before the collision.
  • πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ The vehicle first struck a 42-year-old pedestrian and a 70-year-old pedestrian who were standing at the food truck.
  • πŸ”„ Subsequently, the Corolla collided with a Volvo that was executing a U-turn.

Victims and Investigation

  • πŸ₯ The driver of the Corolla and the 70-year-old pedestrian were pronounced dead at the hospital.
  • πŸš‘ The 42-year-old pedestrian, who was at the food truck, was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • πŸ” Police have not yet identified the driver or the pedestrians involved.
  • βš–οΈ No arrests or charges have been made as the investigation remains ongoing.

Witness Account

  • ⚠️ A witness described the scene as "just so much chaos, people screaming".
  • ⚑ This individual narrowly avoided being hit, stating, "My truck is total, but I I still have my life and I I'm just grateful that I that I something moved me out of the way."
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