Cyclist Fatally Struck by Responding Fire Truck in Queens
CBS New YorkMay 7, 20251 min12,618 views
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- 💔 A cyclist was killed after being struck by a fire truck in Middle Village, Queens.
- 🚒 The incident occurred around 4 PM on Saturday when a Rescue Company fire truck, responding to a call, turned right onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street.
Witness Accounts of the Crash
- 🚦 A witness reported that the cyclist proceeded to cross Juniper Boulevard when the light turned green for him, moments after the fire truck made its turn.
- 💥 The witness described hearing a sound like "rumble like bones breaking" immediately after the collision.
Immediate Aftermath and Investigation
- 😥 Firefighters from the truck appeared to be in shock following the incident, with one reportedly close to passing out.
- 🕯️ A candle was lit for the victim by a witness who was nearby at the time of the crash.
- 🔍 The NYPD's Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is investigating the fatal accident.
- ⚠️ No charges have been filed, and the victim's identity and age have not yet been released.
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