Man Fatally Struck By Two Vehicles In Queens, Police Say
Briefly

On a tragic evening in Queens, NY, a 62-year-old man named Christopher Gayton was fatally injured after a hit-and-run incident. As he attempted to cross the street at Linden Boulevard and 166 Street, he was struck by a black vehicle driven by an unknown driver who fled the scene. Another driver in a 2024 Ford Edge then ran over Gayton. Despite being taken to the hospital, Gayton succumbed to his injuries the next day. The investigation by NYPD continues, with no arrests made yet in this case.
A 62-year-old man, Christopher Gayton, died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver and then run over by a second vehicle while crossing the street.
The incident occurred at Linden Boulevard and 166 Street, when Gayton was hit by a black vehicle driven by an unidentified person.
Police have not yet made any arrests, and the investigation is being conducted by the NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad.
The 49-year-old driver of the Ford Edge remained at the scene and has not been charged as the investigation continues.
Read at Queens, NY Patch
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