Queens, NY – A serious pedestrian accident occurred on Friday afternoon at the intersection of 43rd Ave and 48th St in Sunnyside, Queens. The New York Police Department (NYPD) received reports of the incident at approximately 4:26 p.m., which resulted in a pedestrian suffering critical injuries.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the pedestrian was attempting to cross westbound on 43rd Ave when they were struck by a vehicle. The force of the impact caused the pedestrian to fall to the ground, prompting emergency responders from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) to rapidly arrive at the scene. Firefighters were instrumental in removing the pedestrian from the roadway, while paramedics worked to provide urgent medical attention.
The victim was subsequently transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. At this time, the condition of the individual remains critical, and authorities have not released further information concerning the extent of the injuries or the victim’s status.
The driver involved in the collision stayed at the scene and was cooperative with law enforcement officials during the investigation. Investigators are working diligently to determine the underlying causes of this tragic event, although no conclusions have been reached as of yet.
