By Gina Martinez
An 81-year-old woman who was hit by a driver of the same age has died as result of her injuries, police said.
The victim was crossing Kissena Boulevard near Holly Avenue Thursday in Flushing when a tow truck going westbound on Holly Avenue struck her as the driver made a left turn, according to police. The driver stayed at the scene and was arrested, the NYPD said. Police said he was being charged with failure to yield, failure to exercise due care and for tinted windows.
The victim was taken to New York Presbyterian in critical condition and died as a result of her injuries, police said.
State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Flushing) offered her condolences and wants the 109th Precinct to make the intersection safer.
“My deepest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the elderly woman who was tragically struck by a vehicle in my district yesterday and succumbed to her injuries today,” she said Friday. “My office is closely monitoring the situation and I am yet again calling on the Department of Transportation to work closely with the NYPD 109th Precinct and immediately assess the area to ensure safe roads for our seniors in Flushing.”
Police said the case was being investigated by the collision squad.
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