Two Teens Injured In Collision Between Jeep and Garbage Truck at 35th and 13th

Quick Facts:

Where: The intersection of 35th Avenue and 13th Street in Queens, NY

What Happened:

Participants:

• Jeep Grand Cherokee Driver and Front Passenger
• 17-Year-Old Jeep Rear Passenger
• 16-Year-Old Jeep Rear Passenger
• Garbage Truck Driver

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• 17-Year-Old, Jeep Rear Passenger, Minor Injuries
• 16-Year-Old, Jeep Rear Passenger, Critical Injuries

Details:

The rear passengers of a Jeep Grand Cherokee were injured following a collision with a garbage truck at the intersection of 35th Avenue and 13th Street in Queens, NY. Authorities report the crash occurred at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The driver and front passenger of the Jeep fled the scene after the accident, but the driver of the garbage truck remained at the scene. The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.