A tragic incident took place on February 11th, a hit-and-run collision on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens claimed the life of 43-year-old David Berney. The crash, which occurred near Linden Place around 6:30 a.m., resulted in Berney being ejected from his vehicle, a silver Scion, upon impact with a white Mercedes SUV. The severity of the collision was evident as both vehicles sustained significant damage.
As Daily News reported, the Mercedes SUV, driven by an unidentified individual, collided with Berney's Scion while he was heading northbound on the expressway. Moments after the crash, the driver of the Mercedes abandoned their vehicle and fled the scene on foot. This callous act left Berney fatally injured, and he tragically succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the accident.
The immediate aftermath of the collision saw the closure of the northbound lanes of the Whitestone Expressway for several hours as NYPD Highway investigators initiated a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the driver of the Mercedes SUV remains at large, prompting a search operation to locate both the vehicle and its driver.
The sudden loss of David Berney has left the community in shock and mourning. As authorities work diligently to piece together the events leading up to the collision, friends and family of the victim await answers and justice for their loved one. The absence of arrests in connection with the hit-and-run has only compounded the sense of disbelief and frustration felt by those affected by this tragedy.
As the investigation into the fatal hit-and-run continues, the thoughts and prayers of the community are with the loved ones of David Berney during this difficult time. May his memory be cherished, and may justice be served for the life cut short by this senseless act of negligence on the roads of Queens.