Man Dead, Passenger Critically Injured in Brooklyn Three-Vehicle Crash; Driver Flees Scene
A fatal collision early Monday morning in Brooklyn has left one man dead and his passenger in critical condition, as police search for the driver who fled the scene.
A 62-year-old man died and a 39-year-old woman was critically injured in a three-vehicle crash in Brooklyn early Monday. The collision occurred around 12:10 a.m. on Ocean Parkway when an Audi A5 rear-ended a 2023 Toyota Camry, according to police.
The impact caused the Camry to spin and strike a 2021 Toyota RAV4. Both the Camry and the RAV4 then collided with trees along the parkway.
The driver of the Camry was transported to Maimonides Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. His passenger sustained critical neck and back injuries. The driver of the RAV4, a 25-year-old, suffered minor injuries.
Witnesses reported that several individuals were inside the Audi at the time of the collision. The driver of the Audi fled the scene. Police have not yet made any arrests.
