A 10-year-old girl was killed in Queens when an out-of-control vehicle operated by a woman without a driver’s license jumped the curb and crashed into her and another pedestrian Wednesday afternoon, police and sources said.
The deadly collision happened in front of 13-28 Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway around 4:15 p.m., when the 35-year-old driver lost control of her black Mazda and smashed into a car wash, pinning the young victim, according to police and harrowing security footage obtained by The Post
Surveillance video showed the driver failed to negotiate a turn onto Beach Channel Drive, and accelerated as she plowed through the busy intersection and smashed into the building, striking two pedestrians and narrowly avoiding others who scurried out of the way.
Police said a 35-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle and drove onto the sidewalk. Peter Gerber
Police investigate the scene of a deadly crash in Far Rockaway on Feb. 9, 2022. Peter Gerber
The fatal collision happened around 4:15 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2022. Peter GerberThe unidentified driver had a learner’s permit, sources said.
The young victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 32-year-old woman was taken to Jamaica Hospital where she was expected to survive her injuries, according to sources, who said the woman and the girl were not together.
No charges had been filed against the driver Wednesday night, the NYPD said.
