Pedestrian Killed in New York City Accident
The pedestrian has been identified as Chasna Thelemaque, 37, of Prospect Park South in Brooklyn, who died on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway on November 8.
Chasna Thelemaque, 37, of Prospect Park South in Brooklyn, was killed in a pedestrian crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in New York City on November 8, according to police.
What Happened on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
The NYPD said the crash happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. on the westbound side of the expressway, near Exit 28 in DUMBO. Police said Thelemaque was a passenger in the back of a Toyota Rav4 when she "exited" through the rear door and landed in the right lane. Police said it was not clear if she fell or ran out of the car. The NYPD said a Hyundai Elantra then struck her, and police identified its driver as Destiny Mendez, 29, of East Flatbush, Brooklyn. The Rav4 driver, a 33-year-old man, stayed at the scene, and police said the two vehicles did not collide.
What Police Have Reported After the Crash
Police said Mendez was intoxicated. Police said Mendez was charged with DWI, driving while ability impaired, vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter.
An arrest is not a conviction. The case moves through the courts, and the full process can take many months.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in New York usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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