Left-Turning BMW Driver Kills 70-Year-Old in Queens Crosswalk
A BMW driver turned left off Northern Boulevard and hit a 70-year-old man crossing with the signal at 158th Street. The impact to his head killed him in daylight while the driver failed to yield.
What We Know
According to the police report, a 70-year-old man crossing with the signal at Northern Boulevard and 158th Street in Queens was hit in the head when a westbound BMW driver turned left and struck him with the car’s front left bumper. He died at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield the right-of-way by the driver on this arterial road in daylight.
People
Pedestrian killed
Age 70; Male; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing With Signal; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Sedan
2021 BMW -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Making Left Turn; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Left Front Bumper; Damage: Left Front Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Where
Northern Blvd & 158th St, Queens
Press Articles
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