Driver will not be charged after 16-year-old lady killed by truck outdoors Intermediate Faculty 125 in Woodside
WOODSIDE, Queens (WABC) — No fees shall be filed in opposition to a 28-year-old truck driver who struck two sisters, killing one, in Woodside, Queens.
It occurred at forty sixth Road and forty seventh Avenue close to I.S. 125 within the Woodside part.
The 16-year-old was killed, and her 8-year-old sister was injured after being struck by a truck outdoors of a faculty on Wednesday.
A field truck was making a proper flip when it struck the 2 who have been crossing forty sixth Road.
The driving force of the truck instructed police he didn’t see the women and continued on his supply route. The truck left the scene and was discovered close by whereas the driving force was making a supply, police stated.
Investigators at the moment are working to find out who had the precise of manner and if exterior components have been concerned.
The 16-year-old and her sister lived two blocks away, police stated.
The 8-year-old was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Middle with minor accidents and is in secure situation, police stated.
Members of the family buckled from the grief of the numbing tragedy, needed to be helped to their toes.
A GoFundMe was created in assist of the household.
The recent Wednesday afternoon was final day of faculty for the summer season.
Usually, there would have been a crossing guard on the intersection on the time of the incident, however because it was the final day of faculty, college students have been launched early, and the crossing guard was already off obligation.
(The video above is from a earlier report.)
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