Luis Cuadros, 30, Quameek Mack, 25, and one other man killed after their allegedly speeding vehicle strikes concrete barrier on Borden Avenue and lands in Newtown Creek in Long Island City, New York

Modified Date: 
Sun, 07/02/2023 - 8:02am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, May 22, 2021

3 dead after vehicle crashes into water in Long Island City: Police

The incident happened around 4:46 a.m. in Long Island City on Borden Avenue right underneath the Long Island Expressway.

3 dead after car crashes into creek in Queens

According to the NYPD, at some time around 4:45 a.m. the car, a 2016 Honda Civic, was heading westbound on Borden Avenue at an apparent high rate of speed when the driver lost control, struck a barrier and the car plunged into the Newtown Creek in Long Island City.

3 Killed After Car Speeds Past Dead End Sign, Plunges Into Newtown Creek In Long Island City

People who know the area well told CBS2 it’s possible that neither the driver nor the passengers noticed the dead end sign.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Luis Cuadros
Quameek Mack
Roadway: 
Borden Avenue

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