Mauro Chimbay, 43, was struck and killed while trying to stop his vehicle from being stolen near 85th Street and 25th Avenue in Queens, New York

Modified Date: 
Thu, 11/16/2023 - 7:03am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Queens man killed in hit-and-run trying to stop thieves who broke into his SUV

Mauro Chimbay, 43, was left with severe head trauma after being tossed by the fleeing thieves he’d tried to stop in East Elmhurst at around 3 p.m. Wednesday, said the NYPD, which is still hunting the two suspects who fled.

Man, 43, killed by car attempting to stop man stealing package from car in Queens: NYPD

The 43-year-old victim was found with a head injury after a call of a person hit by a car near 85th Street and 25th Avenue around 3 p.m., officials said.

People Involved: 
Mauro Chimbay
City: 
Queens, NY