ASTORIA, NY, (May 13, 2026) – A 59-year-old man, Hon Cuong Quach, was killed in a pedestrian crash on May 13 in Astoria, according to the New York Police Department.
Authorities said the incident occurred a few blocks west of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near 25th Avenue when a westbound sedan lost control after the driver reportedly experienced an acute medical emergency. The vehicle then veered off the roadway and struck a pedestrian along with several parked vehicles.
Police stated that Quach was in the vicinity of the crossing at the time of the collision. Emergency responders provided aid at the scene before transporting him to Elmhurst Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The elderly driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers from the 114th Precinct following the crash. No charges have been announced as the investigation continues.
