Five People Killed in Tragic Crash on Cross Island Parkway in Queens
NEW YORK — A devastating crash on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens early Monday morning has left five people dead, with police now launching a thorough investigation into the tragic incident.
The collision, which occurred just before 6 a.m., resulted in an overturned Mazda SUV and the deaths of all five occupants. Police have reported that at least three of the adult passengers were found outside of the vehicle.
The collision took place in the northbound lane of the Cross Island Parkway at the Whitestone Expressway near Exit 36 South, where a white Honda Pilot collided with the Mazda SUV. The driver of the Honda has been taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
Neighbors in the area have expressed fear and concern over the dangerous bend in the highway, which has earned the nickname “dead man’s curve.” Many residents spoke about the frequency of accidents in the area and the need for increased safety measures.
The Northbound lanes at the curve were closed for seven hours as police conducted their investigation, redirecting traffic to Exit 36 North.
As of now, the victims have yet to be identified, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the crash and the speed at which the vehicles were traveling.
The community is reeling from this tragic event, and residents are calling for greater measures to prevent such incidents from reoccurring in the future.
John Dias, an Emmy-nominated reporter, has been closely following the developments in this heartbreaking story.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time.