Child behind the wheel died in crash in New York; 3 seriously injured – El Diario NY

A 14-year-old boy who was driving a car without a license and speeding was killed and his three young passengers were seriously injured when he lost control of the wheel and crashed in upstate New York.

The underage motorist was driving through the city of Mooers, in the border with canadaaround 1:45 a.m. Sunday and failed to negotiate a curve on Depot Street, New York State Police (NYSP) said.

The unidentified child lost control of the 2011 Honda Ridgeline vehicle, which veered off the north shoulder of the road and crashed into several trees before stopping, police said. The minor, a resident of Rouses Point, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Clinton County medical examiner, he said. New York Post.

His passengers – two girls, ages 12 and 13, and a 14-year-old boy – were hospitalized in stable but critical condition, police said. They are currently being held at the University of Vermont Medical Center. None of the victims had been publicly identified until yesterday, he reported. Press Republican.

According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), you must be at least 16 years of age to operate a car or motorcycle.

Northeastern Clinton Central School sent a statement on Sunday about the event: “It is with deep sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of a car accident involving four of our students from the district early this morning. Sadly, one high school student has lost his life and others (three) are currently hospitalized.”

The authorities remember that there is zero tolerance for drivers who drive at excess speed and/or under the influence of alcohol and drugs..

Over the weekend, a 23-year-old girl died in a spectacular three-car accident caused by a drunk driver that also left three women seriously injured on the Long Island Expressway in Queens (NYC).

Traffic accidents are a big challenge particularly in New York City. This despite “Vision Zero” road safety plan created in 2014 by the then new mayor Bill de Blasio, who promised to make the city safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists with a goal of zero deaths by 2024. According to NYPD, Cyclist deaths increased 260% in the first six months of 2023 and 325% since the implementation of the “Vision Zero” plan in 2014. In many cases the drivers flee.