Queens, NY – A car accident occurred on Tuesday evening in Auburndale, resulting in one person sustaining injuries. The incident was reported by the NYPD and took place around 9:18 p.m. at the intersection of Horace Harding Expressway and Utopia Parkway.
According to police reports, a vehicle traveling on Horace Harding Expressway collided with another vehicle at this busy intersection. Emergency responders arrived promptly on the scene, where paramedics tended to those affected by the crash. One individual was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries, but their current medical condition has not yet been released.
The NYPD was assisted by the fire department to manage the situation, which involved diverting traffic away from the accident site to minimize congestion and prevent further incidents. Fire department personnel worked to extricate the damaged vehicles from the intersection, which had become partially obstructed due to the collision.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the NYPD. Authorities have not provided further details regarding potential charges that may arise from the incident.
This latest accident underscores a persistent issue in Queens, where car accidents are relatively common. Statistics indicate that Queens accounts for approximately 30.4% of all traffic-related injuries in New York City.
