Fatal crash

Speeding Lexus Driver Slams Toyota, Kills Man

A speeding Lexus driver rear-ended a Toyota on Whitestone Expressway before dawn. Police say unsafe speed and a blown lane change killed a 62-year-old man belted in the back seat and left the Toyota’s 43-year-old driver with neck injuries.

1fatality
May 27, 2023date
3:38 a.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a driver in a Lexus sedan rear-ended a Toyota sedan on Whitestone Expressway overnight. Police recorded unsafe speed after the Lexus driver attempted a lane change and hit the Toyota’s rear. The crash killed a 62-year-old man riding belted in the middle rear seat and injured the 43-year-old Toyota driver, who reported neck pain and whiplash.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 62; Male; Position: Middle rear seat; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Sedan

    2020 TOYT -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Back End; Damage: Center Back End; Driver license status: Licensed

  • Sedan

    2015 LEXS -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed; Second contributing factor: Unsafe Lane Changing

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