GLENDALE, NY — October 14, 2026 A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after a Jeep SUV struck him and two other boys at the intersection of 75th Avenue and 60th Lane in Glendale, Queens, according to reports concerning the New York Police Department’s investigation.
The collision occurred between 5 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. on October 14. The SUV was traveling westbound when it hit the three boys. The driver was identified as 37-year-old Brailler Christopher of New Jersey.
Christopher reportedly told authorities that he had a green traffic signal and that the boys ran into the roadway. However, the injured child’s mother, community members and available video footage have raised questions about that account, with reports indicating that the boys were walking when the collision occurred.
The 12-year-old was taken to a hospital with serious injuries and has since returned home to recover. One of the other boys declined medical attention at the scene, while the third left to inform the injured child’s mother.
The crash has renewed concerns about pedestrian safety at the intersection, where residents have previously reported dangerous driving. A local City Council member has called for a review of the location by city transportation officials and police. The NYPD has also undertaken targeted traffic enforcement and monitoring in the area.
