Woman Killed at Queens Intersection
A 52-year-old woman was killed and her relatives were among survivors of an accident involving an SUV losing control after running a red light. According to NBC New York news, the fatal pedestrian accident happened at Atlantic Avenue and 108th Street in Richmond Hill. Officials say a 43-year-old woman in an SUV went through the red light and was hit by a Kia. The SUV then jumped the sidewalk and struck a 2-year-old girl, her 48-year-old mother and a 52-year-old relative. Witnesses say one of the women tried to push the child out of the path of the car.
Winter Walking Safety Tips for Pedestrians
In many parts of the United States, including New York, this winter has been one of the coldest and snowiest seasons on record. For millions of New Yorkers, the snow and cold make it tough to walk to work, school, and other destinations.
Those who are braving the cold on foot should practice some basic safety tips to protect themselves from injury or illness in the cold weather and when facing traffic on slippery roads.