Driver Arrested After Striking Two Children and a Man in Queens

Queens Hit-and-Run Incident

• 🚨 Sata Ba, a 35-year-old unlicensed driver, faces multiple charges including reckless driving and endangerment.
• 📍 The incident occurred at the intersection of 35th Avenue and 37th Street in Astoria, Queens, on Thursday around 5:30 p.m.

Victims and Injuries

• 👧 A 7-year-old girl sustained a broken leg and head injury.
• 👧 A 14-year-old girl suffered leg injuries.
• 👨 A 58-year-old man also sustained leg injuries.
• 🏥 All three victims and the driver remain hospitalized.

Vehicle and Scene Details

• 🚗 The driver was operating a black Nissan when she allegedly lost control and jumped the curb.
• 🔄 The vehicle reportedly spun 360 degrees before coming to a stop with a flat tire.
• 🚓 The driver remained at the scene and was taken into custody by the NYPD.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 The highway collision investigation squad is assisting to determine how the driver lost control.
• 🧪 Police have not yet confirmed if alcohol or drugs were involved in the crash.