Man killed, another injured in crash with suspected DWI driver in South Ozone Park

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Monday, June 5, 2023
1 man killed, another hurt in crash in South Ozone Park
The driver of the other vehicle was taken into custody for suspicion of DWI.

SOUTH OZONE PARK, Queens (WABC) -- One man was killed, another seriously injured, after a driver allegedly blew a stop sign and crashed into their vehicle in South Ozone Park, Queens.

The 22-year-old driver apparently failed to stop at 111th Avenue and 117th Street at around 4:30 a.m. on Monday.

He crashed into a vehicle occupied by two men.

A 64-year-old man was killed, and a 71-year-old is in serious condition at Jamaica Hospital.

The driver was not seriously injured and was taken into custody on suspicion of driving while impaired.

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