32-year-old woman dies after jumping out of moving rideshare vehicle in Queens

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Sunday, November 24, 2024
32-year-old woman jumps to her death from rideshare car in Queens
The incident happened just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday near the Kissena Boulevard overpass.

QUEENSBORO HILL, Queens (WABC) -- Police are investigating the death of a woman who apparently jumped out of a moving car in Queens.

Officials say the Priyanka Sewhani, 32, leaped out of a moving rideshare vehicle as it rode along the Long Island Expressway.

The incident happened just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday near the Kissena Boulevard overpass.

Police confirmed that the car was traveling eastbound when the Sewhani opened the door and jumped onto the roadway.

It is unclear what lead to her jumping out of the car or how many other vehicles struck her in the process.

The driver stayed on the scene and cooperated with the police investigation.

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