Michael Joefield, 21, dies, seven injured after being struck by vehicle in alleged DWI crash in Brooklyn, New York
Modified Date:
Sun, 04/09/2017 - 12:50pmAccident Date:
Saturday, April 8, 2017Bedford Heights man arrested after fatal accident in Brooklyn, NY
Terrance Smith, 37, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and driving while his ability was impaired Saturday night.
Police report that Smith hit Michael Joefield, a 21-year-old rollerblader, at around 8:35 p.m. The victim's rollerblades flew off of his feet, smashing into the window of a van. He was dragged behind the car as it then hit a number of other vehicles, finally coming to rest at a stop sign. Joefield was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug UsePeople Involved:
Michael Joefield
Terrance Smith
City:
Brooklyn, NYCounty:
Kings County, NYArea:
New York, NY
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