In East Elmhurst, a tragic crash claimed the life of 23-year-old Justin Diaz when his BMW was struck by an off-duty firefighter's speeding Mercedes. The incident occurred shortly after 4 a.m. at 107th Street and Northern Boulevard. A preliminary investigation revealed Diaz was traveling when Pena, who allegedly blew a red light, collided with his vehicle. While both passengers in Pena's car sustained injuries, Diaz was pronounced dead at the hospital. Pena faces serious charges, including second-degree vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated, as the investigation continues.
The investigation by the NYPD is ongoing, focusing on the actions of off-duty firefighter Michael Pena, who was charged after a fatal crash in East Elmhurst.
The tragedy occurred at 4:15 a.m. when Justin Diaz's vehicle was struck by a speeding Mercedes driven by Pena, killing him shortly after.
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