Introduction to the Incident
A man was struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross the Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park on Friday, Sept. 12.
File photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Details of the Accident
A man was struck and killed by two vehicles as he tried to cross the Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park last week, according to authorities.
Police from the 113th Precinct responded to a 911 call of a pedestrian struck on the westbound Belt Parkway near 146th Street just after 5:45 a.m. on Sept. 12. Upon their arrival, officers found the unidentified man lying on the roadway with trauma to his body. EMS rushed him to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigation and Findings
The identity of the deceased was still pending as of Tuesday, police said.
Further investigation by the NYPD’s Highway District Collision Investigation Squad determined that the man was crossing the Belt Parkway from south to north at 146th Street when he was struck by a 52-year-old man behind the wheel of a gray 2023 Lincoln Aviator, which was traveling westbound. The pedestrian was then struck and dragged by a gray 2001 Toyota Camry, driven by a 45-year-old man, traveling westbound.
Sequence of Events and Aftermath
Police say the Toyota was then struck from behind by a black 2020 Hyundai Elantra, traveling westbound, driven by a 24-year-old man. The three motorists were not injured and remained on the scene.
There are no arrests, and the investigation by the NYPD’s Highway District Collision Investigation Squad remains ongoing.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the dangers of attempting to cross highways and the importance of using designated pedestrian crossings. The NYPD’s ongoing investigation aims to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident and to identify the deceased. The community is urged to exercise caution when navigating roads and highways, and to report any information that may aid in the investigation.
FAQs
What happened in the incident?
A man was struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross the Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park.
Where did the incident occur?
The incident occurred on the westbound Belt Parkway near 146th Street in South Ozone Park.
What time did the incident happen?
The incident happened just after 5:45 a.m. on Sept. 12.
Were the drivers injured?
No, the three motorists involved in the incident were not injured and remained on the scene.
Is the investigation ongoing?
Yes, the investigation by the NYPD’s Highway District Collision Investigation Squad remains ongoing.
