Young Girl, 16, Killed in Queens Car Accident Involving Chevrolet Suburban
QUEENS, NEW YORK (October 28, 2025) – A 16-year-old girl has tragically died in a Queens hit-and-run car accident at Roosevelt Avenue and Benham Street.
New York City officials are saying the collision took place around 4:14 AM on Saturday. A 38-year-old man was driving a 2009 Chevy Suburban when he hit the 16-year-old girl and a 32-year-old woman.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victim. She was taken to a hospital in order to receive treatment. Sadly, she died at the hospital.
The driver involved in the crash is facing numerous charges, including DUI and vehicular manslaughter.
Liability for Queens Hit-and-Run Car Accidents
Many people are killed or seriously injured each year in accidents involving hit-and-run drivers. According to the NHTSA, “There were 2,932 fatalities in traffic crashes involving hit-and-run drivers in 2022, an increase of 0.5 percent from 2,917 in 2021. Of the 7,522 pedestrian fatalities, 1,910 (25%) were involved in hit-and-run crashes in 2022. Of the 1,105 pedalcyclist fatalities, 265 (24%) were involved in hit-and-run crashes in 2022.” Drivers should take a number of actions to avoid collisions with pedestrians.
Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
Drivers should slow down in areas with pedestrian traffic.
Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them for hazards.
Drivers must use caution to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or cyclist on the roadway. This necessitates that they operate their vehicle at a safe speed. They also yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian crossing in a lawfully marked crosswalk. It is important that certain actions are taken after any collision.
Photos of the accident site should be taken.
Medical records should be preserved.
Victims should seek medical treatment.
Pedestrian accidents tend to be highly preventable. They tend to involve drivers that are not properly scanning the road ahead of them. Any person injured due to the negligence of another driver may be able to seek some measure of justice through a bodily injury claim. This right extends to the family of any person who is killed in a collision. They are able to seek some measure of accountability through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating Queens Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the victim of this Queens hit-and-run accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened. The driver involved in this crash should do the right thing and turn themself in.
Do you need more information about a Queens hit-and-run accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
