Jonathan Martinez, 5, fatally struck while crossing street by vehicle that fled the scene at 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens, New York
Modified Date:
Sun, 07/02/2023 - 8:02amAccident Date:
Thursday, September 1, 20225-year-old killed in Queens hit and run identified, driver sought
It happened around 5:30 p.m. at 100th and McIntosh streets in East Elmhurst, where police say Martinez was crossing the street with his father other relatives when he was struck by white Dodge Ram pickup truck that was turning.
Boy, 5, Killed Walking With Parents Near Queens Home Identified; Hit-Run Driver Sought
The deadly incident was captured on a neighbor's security camera, showing the driver wasn't speeding and the driver was not making an illegal turn. The video shows three figures — the dad walking hand-in-hand with his two young boys — crossing the street in the middle of the block.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Jonathan Martinez
Roadway:
100th Street and McIntosh StreetCity:
Queens, NYCounty:
Queens County, NYArea:
New York, NY