Fatal crash

Unlicensed young driver slams dump truck on Belt Parkway

A 20‑year‑old unlicensed driver changing lanes on Belt Parkway hit the back of a dump truck overnight. She died at the scene. Three passengers and the truck driver suffered back and head injuries in the high‑speed chaos.

1fatality
May 9, 2022date
12:30 a.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 20‑year‑old unlicensed woman driving a 2012 Infiniti sedan west on Belt Parkway changed lanes and hit the rear of a Ford dump truck. Police recorded unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The unlicensed driver died from head injuries. Three sedan passengers, ages 16, 20 and 50, and the 50‑year‑old licensed truck driver reported back or head injuries.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 20; Female; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Sedan

    2012 INFI -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 4; Pre-crash movement: Changing Lanes; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Demolished; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed; Second contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction

  • Truck

    2017 FORD-TRUCK/BUS; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Center Back End; Damage: Center Back End; Driver license status: Licensed

Where

Belt Pkwy

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