104th Precinct
Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village and Maspeth
A retired police officer died after his car crossed the center median and struck a tree on the east bound side of Juniper Boulevard South on Friday, July 9.
Police say Ronald Gotz, 68, lost control of his 2010 gray Nissan Altima at 70th Street and Juniper Boulevard South in Middle Village.
EMS responded to the location and pronounced Gotz dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.