Ben Mitchell and Geovany Dias
4 hours ago
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — One person has died following a multi-car crash on Ocean Parkway early Monday morning, according to the NYPD.
The incident happened around 12:10 a.m.
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Police say a 2026 Audi sedan traveling southbound on Ocean Parkway hit the rear of a 2023 Toyota Camry, causing the Camry to collide with the rear of a 2021 Toyota RAV4.
Both the Camry and the RAV4 lost control and crashed into trees, police say.
Following the crash, the driver of the Audi took the plates off his vehicle and fled on foot, police say.
The driver of the Toyota Camry, identified as a 62-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A passenger, a 39-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her neck and back and was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the Toyota RAV4, identified as a 25-year-old man, was treated on scene for minor injuries.
No arrests have been made. Investigations remain ongoing.
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Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here.