Driver Faces Charges After Striking 3 Pedestrians, Including 2 Children, in Queens

Queens Sidewalk Crash

• ⚠️ A driver is facing charges after reversing onto a sidewalk in Astoria, Queens, striking three pedestrians.
• 📍 The incident occurred around 5:30 PM in front of a Charter Elementary School on 35th Avenue.

Victims and Injuries

• 👧 A 7-year-old girl, a student at the school, suffered serious injuries including a broken femur and head injuries.
• 👧 A 14-year-old girl sustained leg injuries.
• 👨 A 58-year-old man also had leg injuries.
• ✅ All three victims are reported to be in stable condition.

Driver and Charges

• 🚗 The driver, identified as a parent of a student at the school, is charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and driving without a license.
• 👮 The driver was arrested and is being held in police custody.

Neighborhood Concerns

• 🏫 The area is described as chaotic during dismissal times due to multiple schools nearby and limited parking, leading to risky driving behaviors like double parking.
• ⚠️ Residents express concern about the busy and dangerous conditions for children during school pickups.
• 🏫 The school has provided counseling and support for those affected.
• 🚦 A crossing guard is present for the 2:30 PM dismissal but not for the later 5:30 PM dismissal when the crash occurred.
• 🔍 The crash remains under investigation.