The Queens/Astoria Publish has obtained wild video footage of a crazed SUV driver mounting a sidewalk in Astoria Monday afternoon after which plowing into the aspect of a fruit and veg retailer—earlier than knocking a 56-year-old lady to the pavement (Photograph: Screenshot and Google Maps)
Jan. 24, 2023 By Michael Dorgan
The Queens/Astoria Publish has obtained wild video footage of a crazed SUV driver mounting a sidewalk in Astoria Monday afternoon after which plowing into the aspect of a fruit and veg retailer—earlier than knocking a 56-year-old lady to the pavement.
The CCTV video reveals a white Mercedes-Benz SUV racing down a sidewalk on 33rd Road at round 1:30 p.m. earlier than hitting a parking meter after which smashing into the entrance of United Brothers Fruit Markets – taking out a number of of its plexiglass home windows.
The SUV then seems to plow into a number of fruit carts – earlier than hitting an unsuspecting lady who’s holding an umbrella in a single hand and a purchasing bag in one other.
The girl is knocked sideways after which seems to fall face down onto the pavement whereas the SUV flies off the curb and flees the scene, the footage reveals. The driving force was apprehended by the police in Woodside about half an hour later, the NYPD stated.
Ahmad Faid, the supervisor of the 32-24 thirtieth Ave. retailer, can then be seen dashing to the girl’s help.
“We heard the noise and I ran to the lady to give her some help and to see who this guy is,” Faid informed the Queens/Astoria Publish.
“He was going really fast, like mad fast.”
Fais stated he instantly known as 911. The girl was then taken to Elmhurst Common Hospital in steady situation with abrasions to her legs and physique pains, police stated.
“She was in bad condition when I saw her, I hope she survives,” Faid stated.
Seconds earlier than the Mercedes hit the shop, one other video clip reveals a second lady getting out of the way in which of the Mercedes because it speeds down the sidewalk.
Faid stated police in unmarked vehicles had been chasing the Mercedes earlier than it collided with the shop, which has been in Astoria for round 50 years.
The driving force, recognized as 35-year-old Jeffrey Garcia from the Bronx, was picked up within the automobile by cops in Woodside on the nook of thirty first Avenue and 57th Road, police stated.
Garcia was discovered to be in possession of two loaded firearms and a big amount of medication when he was apprehended, police stated.
He has been charged with felony possession of medication and weapons, in addition to reckless endangerment.
Smashed plexiglass, poles and fruit strewed throughout the sidewalk. (Photograph supplied by Ahmad Faid)
In the meantime, Garcia left behind a path of destruction exterior the shop.
Pictures supplied by Faid present smashed plexiglass, poles and fruit strewn throughout the sidewalk. Faid stated the awning was additionally broken.
He stated the repairs will price a number of hundred {dollars} no less than, however he stated his fundamental concern is the girl’s wellbeing.
“We have a lot of damage but we just hope the lady is fine,” Faid stated.
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