Five people died in a tragic car crash on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens early Monday morning. A neighbor’s surveillance camera captured the loud crashing noise that preceded the deadly collision before 6 a.m. that overturned a Mazda SUV. Police confirmed that all five occupants in the Mazda were pronounced dead at the scene, with at least three of the adult passengers found outside of the car. The driver of a white Honda Pilot that collided with them was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
The crash took place in the northbound lane of the Cross Island Parkway at the Whitestone Expressway near Exit 36 South. The specific location has been referred to as “dead man’s curve” by passersby and residents, who are aware of the treacherous conditions. Many believe that the sharp turn regularly contributes to accidents, with one resident pointing out that someone even spray painted “dead man’s curve” on the highway. The accident prompted a seven-hour closure of the northbound lanes for police investigation.
This tragic incident has highlighted a longstanding issue with the dangerous nature of the road. Collectively, locals agree that action should be taken in the area to prevent further tragedies. While investigations continue, there is widespread consensus that something needs to be done to address the hazards posed by the road. The police have not yet identified the individuals who died in the crash and are still unraveling the details of the events leading up to the accident.
