Logo
US NewsUS News

An alleged drunk driver fatally struck a pedestrian in Queens early Saturday, cops said.

Romulo Mejia, 42, of Bradenton, FL was traveling eastbound on Roosevelt Avenue in Elmhurst when he slammed into a man near 92nd Street at around 4:30 a.m., cops said.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

The driver was taken into police custody and charges are pending, police said. The driver and his 35-year-old female companion were sent to Elmhurst Hospital for minor injuries, cops said.

The identity of the deceased is pending proper family notification.

Comments
anonymous profile image
Powered by RoundtableBuilt on infrastructure designed for real-time media. Learn more at RTB.io.© Roundtable 2026. By using this site you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy