Victoria Garratt, 22, critically injured when struck and thrown off overpass on Long Island Expressway in Queens, New York
Modified Date:
Sun, 07/02/2023 - 8:01amAccident Date:
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Woman in Critical Condition After Helping Friend Following DWI Crash: Police
A fourth vehicle driven by an off-duty NYPD lieutenant crashed into Garratt's car, which hit her and threw her over a railing, the law enforcement official said.
Garratt, 22, was taken to the hospital in critical condition, officials said. The drivers of the third and fourth vehicle were treated for arm injuries.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug UsePeople Involved:
Victoria Garratt
Roadway:
Long Island ExpresswayCity:
Borough of Queens, NYCounty:
Queens County, NYArea:
New York, NY
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