Queens, NY – A serious pedestrian accident occurred Tuesday morning at approximately 8:49 a.m. on the Long Island Expressway East at the Clearview Expressway South in Queens. Emergency services rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.
Initial investigations indicate that the pedestrian was attempting to cross the busy roadway when they were hit by a car. First responders, including paramedics and firefighters, quickly arrived to provide assistance. Firefighters secured the scene and worked to extricate the pedestrian while paramedics administered medical care before transporting the injured individual to a nearby hospital. The current condition of the pedestrian has not yet been released.
The incident resulted in significant traffic disruptions as law enforcement worked to manage the situation. Authorities closed multiple lanes on the expressway to accommodate emergency services, leading to heavy delays. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the affected area, as responders continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
This incident is reflective of a troubling trend in pedestrian safety across Queens, where such accidents have been on the rise in recent years. In 2021 alone, there were over 100 pedestrian fatalities throughout the city, alongside more than 6,000 reported injuries. Common contributing factors include distracted driving, speeding, and failure to yield to pedestrians, particularly in high-traffic areas such as the Long Island Expressway.
