Jael Zhinin, 16, killed and Leslie Zhinin, 8, injured in hit-and-run pedestrian collision at 47th Avenue and 46th Street in Woodside, New York
Modified Date:
Sat, 06/29/2024 - 8:31amAccident Date:
Wednesday, June 26, 2024Teen fatally struck by hit-and-run truck driver in NYC, 8-year-old sister gravely injured
The siblings were trying to cross at the intersection of 47th Avenue and 46th Street in Woodside around 3:30 p.m. when the driver barreled into them, NYPD Chief of Transportation Philip Rivera said.
Queens community demands justice after teen killed in tragic accident
At a vigil Friday evening, family and friends were not only dropping off flowers and lighting candles in her memory. But also demanding justice and that the 28-year-old truck driver takes responsibility.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Jael Zhinin
Leslie Zhinin
Roadway:
47th Avenue and 46th StreetCity:
Woodside, NYCounty:
Queens County, NYArea:
New York, NY