New York Personal Injury Attorneys BlogQueens Car Accident Lawyers: Tragic Crash in Astoria Kills Two Pedestrians and Elderly Driver
A devastating accident in Astoria on Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two pedestrians and an 84-year-old motorist, highlighting the deadly consequences of high-speed collisions in busy Queens neighborhoods.
According to police, the elderly driver of a light-colored 2010 Toyota Corolla was traveling north on 42nd Street near 19th Avenue when he sped through the intersection and crashed directly into a food truck. Two men, ages 42 and 70, were ordering food at the time and were struck with such force that the impact caused catastrophic injuries. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene; the other died later at Elmhurst Hospital Center. The driver also succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Surveillance footage shows the Corolla striking the food truck before spinning out of control and hitting a Volvo sedan. The Volvo’s driver was unharmed, but multiple vehicles were damaged in the crash. Witnesses described a chaotic and heartbreaking scene, with some narrowly avoiding injury by stepping away at the last moment.
