Police: 1 dead, another injured in Midwood car strike

According to police, a 17-year-old driver drove onto a sidewalk at Ocean Parkway and Avenue M at around 9:20 p.m.

News 12 Staff and News 12 Staff

Jun 8, 2023, 11:11 AM

Updated 567 days ago

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The NYPD says a teenager is in custody after fatally striking a man and injuring another with a car Wednesday in Midwood.
According to police, a 17-year-old driver drove onto a sidewalk at Ocean Parkway and Avenue M at around 9:20 p.m. The 17-year-old hit a 54-year-old man and a 24-year-old man, police say.
Both victims were taken to the hospital where the 54-year-old was pronounced dead. The other victim had minor injuries.
The teen driver was taken into custody and charges are pending.