Overview
- A 37-year-old woman fell from the rear seat of a westbound Toyota Highlander when a rear door opened and she landed on the Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway near Exit 28 before being struck by a westbound Hyundai Elantra.
- EMS responders pronounced the woman dead at the scene and both drivers remained to speak with police.
- Police say the two vehicles never made contact and no arrests have been reported while highway investigators continue gathering evidence.
- Early reports show inconsistent details about the Hyundai driver's age and the NYPD has not released the victim’s identity as officers work to notify next of kin.
- Investigators will focus on why the door opened and whether driver actions or a vehicle defect created the deadly roadway hazard, a finding that could affect safety and taxi‑passenger practices.