Jogger fatally struck by car at intersection in Queens

Friday, August 11, 2017
FAR ROCKAWAY, Queens (WABC) -- Police say a jogger was killed when he was struck by a car late Thursday night in Queens.

According to the NYPD, a 2012 Toyota Camry driven by a 32-year-old woman was traveling eastbound on Seagirt Boulevard in Far Rockaway at 11:50 p.m, towards the intersection of Beach 29 Street, when the 36-year-old jogger entered the intersection at the crosswalk area and was struck by the vehicle.
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The man was found unconscious and unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver remained on the scene. She refused medical attention and was taken into custody.
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Furtema Derrick was charged with aggravated unlicensed operator.

The name of the victim has not been released.
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