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Fatal crash

Driver Reverses Into Parked Tow Truck, Dies

A 38-year-old driver reversed his sedan on Zoller Road and hit a parked tow truck. He died there in the afternoon quiet while the truck sat still at the curb.

1fatality
May 4, 2022date
12:58 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 38-year-old man driving a sedan reversed on Zoller Road near Sidway Place in Queens and hit a legally parked tow truck. Police recorded “Following Too Closely” for the driver. He died from his injuries. The tow truck, a large Ford wrecker, was parked and unoccupied.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 38; Male; Position: Driver

Vehicles

  • Truck

    2017 FORD-TRUCK/BUS; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: Northeast; Point of impact: Right Rear Bumper; Damage: Right Rear Bumper; Driver license status: Licensed

  • Sedan

    MERZ -CAR/SUV; Pre-crash movement: Backing; Travel direction: South; Contributing factor: Following Too Closely

Where

Zoller Rd & Sidway Pl, Queens

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