Unlicensed Driver Dies in Kings Highway Fire
A 57-year-old unlicensed man drove his Ford into a head-on crash with another sedan on Kings Highway at Avenue M. Steel crumpled, fire erupted, and he died strapped in his seat as his car burned to ash.
What We Know
According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at Kings Highway and Avenue M in Brooklyn on a Friday evening. A 57-year-old unlicensed man driving a Ford sedan was killed and recorded with severe burns to his entire body. Police recorded unsafe speed as a contributing factor, along with alcohol involvement for the deceased driver. The crash happened after dark, in below-freezing temperatures.
People
Occupant killed
Age 57; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Sedan
2012 FORD -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Demolished; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed
Sedan
2024 TOYT -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Right Side Doors; Damage: Demolished; Driver license status: Licensed; Second contributing factor: Alcohol Involvement
Where
Kings Hwy & Avenue M, Brooklyn
Press Articles
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