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location of the Queens fatal dump truck accidentA New York City Department of Transportation worker was recently arrested after police say he fatally struck a mother of two while operating a city dump truck in Queens. The tragedy is a painful reminder that when a crash involves a municipal vehicle, grieving families often face a legal deadline many do not know exists: the 90-day Notice of Claim requirement.

For families dealing with shock, funeral arrangements, children, and financial uncertainty, waiting too long can seriously damage their right to recover compensation.

If the Crash Happened on March 10, 2026, When Is the Deadline?

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ambulance at accident sceneA school crossing guard, Krystyna Naprawa, 63 years old and a resident of Howard Beach, lost her life last Friday morning when she was struck and killed by a dump truck making a right turn at the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue in Queens.

The accident occurred at approximately 8 a.m. when a 39-year-old dump truck driver turned onto Atlantic Avenue, colliding with Krystyna Naprawa as she was fulfilling her duty as a crossing guard. Despite the immediate response from emergency services, she tragically succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

The driver, identified as Hector Yepes, was charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care.