Driver Arrested After Woman Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Crash

She was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died from her injuries. Cruz was arrested on April 29, 2026, and is charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian and failing to use proper care while driving.

Police have arrested a 49-year-old man, identified as William Cruz of Carteret, NY, in connection to a crash that killed 29-year-old Jenny Maribel Chacho Sanchez of Queens. The incident happened on April 17, 2026, when investigators say the driver struck her while turning left as she crossed in the crosswalk.

The driver claimed he had not seen the pedestrian, and was unaware he had struck someone. No arrests have been made at this time, and police are continuing to investigate.

According to updates sourced via local news outlets, officers located the suspect's truck a block from the incident, where he appeared to be continuing his delivery route.

The suspect that struck the 30-year-old is still at large after fleeing the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

The woman struck by the box truck was pronounced deceased at a nearby hospital, per local news.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1580 Gates Ave.

The pedestrian reportedly sustained serious injuries in the crash, per @NYC_Alerts911. Citizen is working to confirm this information.

According to a post from @NYC_Alerts911 on X (formerly Twitter), police and other first responders are on scene, where a pedestrian struck by a white box truck that fled the scene.

The filming user states that a girl was fatally struck by a truck. Citizen has not confirmed this yet. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The roadway has been blocked by police for an investigation.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Saint Nicholas Ave & Gates Ave.

According to a Citizen user, crime scene tape was observed in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

She was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died from her injuries. Cruz was arrested on April 29, 2026, and is charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian and failing to use proper care while driving.

Police have arrested a 49-year-old man, identified as William Cruz of Carteret, NY, in connection to a crash that killed 29-year-old Jenny Maribel Chacho Sanchez of Queens. The incident happened on April 17, 2026, when investigators say the driver struck her while turning left as she crossed in the crosswalk.

The driver claimed he had not seen the pedestrian, and was unaware he had struck someone. No arrests have been made at this time, and police are continuing to investigate.

According to updates sourced via local news outlets, officers located the suspect's truck a block from the incident, where he appeared to be continuing his delivery route.

The suspect that struck the 30-year-old is still at large after fleeing the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

The woman struck by the box truck was pronounced deceased at a nearby hospital, per local news.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1580 Gates Ave.

The pedestrian reportedly sustained serious injuries in the crash, per @NYC_Alerts911. Citizen is working to confirm this information.

According to a post from @NYC_Alerts911 on X (formerly Twitter), police and other first responders are on scene, where a pedestrian struck by a white box truck that fled the scene.

The filming user states that a girl was fatally struck by a truck. Citizen has not confirmed this yet. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The roadway has been blocked by police for an investigation.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Saint Nicholas Ave & Gates Ave.

According to a Citizen user, crime scene tape was observed in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

She was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died from her injuries. Cruz was arrested on April 29, 2026, and is charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian and failing to use proper care while driving.

Police have arrested a 49-year-old man, identified as William Cruz of Carteret, NY, in connection to a crash that killed 29-year-old Jenny Maribel Chacho Sanchez of Queens. The incident happened on April 17, 2026, when investigators say the driver struck her while turning left as she crossed in the crosswalk.

The driver claimed he had not seen the pedestrian, and was unaware he had struck someone. No arrests have been made at this time, and police are continuing to investigate.

According to updates sourced via local news outlets, officers located the suspect's truck a block from the incident, where he appeared to be continuing his delivery route.

The suspect that struck the 30-year-old is still at large after fleeing the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

The woman struck by the box truck was pronounced deceased at a nearby hospital, per local news.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1580 Gates Ave.

The pedestrian reportedly sustained serious injuries in the crash, per @NYC_Alerts911. Citizen is working to confirm this information.

According to a post from @NYC_Alerts911 on X (formerly Twitter), police and other first responders are on scene, where a pedestrian struck by a white box truck that fled the scene.

The filming user states that a girl was fatally struck by a truck. Citizen has not confirmed this yet. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The roadway has been blocked by police for an investigation.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Saint Nicholas Ave & Gates Ave.

According to a Citizen user, crime scene tape was observed in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

She was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died from her injuries. Cruz was arrested on April 29, 2026, and is charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian and failing to use proper care while driving.

Police have arrested a 49-year-old man, identified as William Cruz of Carteret, NY, in connection to a crash that killed 29-year-old Jenny Maribel Chacho Sanchez of Queens. The incident happened on April 17, 2026, when investigators say the driver struck her while turning left as she crossed in the crosswalk.

The driver claimed he had not seen the pedestrian, and was unaware he had struck someone. No arrests have been made at this time, and police are continuing to investigate.

According to updates sourced via local news outlets, officers located the suspect's truck a block from the incident, where he appeared to be continuing his delivery route.

The suspect that struck the 30-year-old is still at large after fleeing the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

The woman struck by the box truck was pronounced deceased at a nearby hospital, per local news.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1580 Gates Ave.

The pedestrian reportedly sustained serious injuries in the crash, per @NYC_Alerts911. Citizen is working to confirm this information.

According to a post from @NYC_Alerts911 on X (formerly Twitter), police and other first responders are on scene, where a pedestrian struck by a white box truck that fled the scene.

The filming user states that a girl was fatally struck by a truck. Citizen has not confirmed this yet. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The roadway has been blocked by police for an investigation.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Saint Nicholas Ave & Gates Ave.

According to a Citizen user, crime scene tape was observed in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

She was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died from her injuries. Cruz was arrested on April 29, 2026, and is charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian and failing to use proper care while driving.

Police have arrested a 49-year-old man, identified as William Cruz of Carteret, NY, in connection to a crash that killed 29-year-old Jenny Maribel Chacho Sanchez of Queens. The incident happened on April 17, 2026, when investigators say the driver struck her while turning left as she crossed in the crosswalk.

The driver claimed he had not seen the pedestrian, and was unaware he had struck someone. No arrests have been made at this time, and police are continuing to investigate.

According to updates sourced via local news outlets, officers located the suspect's truck a block from the incident, where he appeared to be continuing his delivery route.

The suspect that struck the 30-year-old is still at large after fleeing the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

The woman struck by the box truck was pronounced deceased at a nearby hospital, per local news.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1580 Gates Ave.

The pedestrian reportedly sustained serious injuries in the crash, per @NYC_Alerts911. Citizen is working to confirm this information.

According to a post from @NYC_Alerts911 on X (formerly Twitter), police and other first responders are on scene, where a pedestrian struck by a white box truck that fled the scene.

The filming user states that a girl was fatally struck by a truck. Citizen has not confirmed this yet. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The roadway has been blocked by police for an investigation.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Saint Nicholas Ave & Gates Ave.

According to a Citizen user, crime scene tape was observed in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.