Retired cop dies in crash

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 70^th Street and Juniper Boulevard South in Middle Village. 

EMS responded to the location and pronounced Gotz dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.