Passenger of stolen car killed after driver crashes into tree in New York City

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Passenger of stolen car killed after driver crashes into tree in NYC
Police say the driver of an Acura MDX crashed into a tree at Ditmars Boulevard and 94th Street just after 9:15 a.m.

EAST ELMHURST, Queens (WABC) -- A passenger of a stolen car died after the driver crashed into a tree in New York City.

The incident happened Tuesday in the East Elmhurst section of Queens.

Police say the driver of an Acura MDX crashed into a tree at Ditmars Boulevard and 94th Street just after 9:15 a.m.

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The male passenger died at the hospital.

The 26-year-old driver is in custody with charges pending, authorities say.

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