Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Man lying on Flushing Meadows Park road dies after police run over him, NYPD says
By
Brittany Kriegstein
Published Aug 25, 2025
Modified Aug 25, 2025
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
John Nacion / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images
By
Brittany Kriegstein
Published Aug 25, 2025
Modified Aug 25, 2025
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
A man died after a police officer in an NYPD car ran over him as he lay on a road in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens over the weekend, according to department officials.
Police said the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Saturday on United Nations Avenue South, one of the paved paths near the Queens Theatre, New York State Pavilion and the park’s iconic Unisphere. They said the officer was driving a marked NYPD Ford Taurus west and ran over the man, who was lying face up on the roadway.
Officials said officers were performing a routine patrol in the park, which is currently hosting the U.S. Open tennis tournament. The car was going about 10 mph at the time of the incident, according to the NYPD. The officer who was driving stayed at the scene.
Emergency medical responders took the man to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The NYPD did not immediately identify him as officials worked to notify his family.
Detectives early Monday were still investigating why the man was lying in the path, as well as other circumstances surrounding the incident, police said.
Officials did not specify how many officers were in the car. The city’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was working to determine the man’s cause of death, according to the NYPD.
This is a developing story based on preliminary information from police and may be updated.
Tagged
flushing
flushing meadows corona park
new york city
public safety
queens
Brittany Kriegstein
Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected].
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
Bronx woman found dead and infant in critical condition after balcony fall, NYPD says
Police say it's still unclear whether the pair jumped, fell or were pushed.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
Published Oct 6, 2026 at 7:28 a.m. ET
After Trump defunding, thousands losing rental assistance in NYC may finally have relief
The Trump administration issued new guidance outlining a plan to replace expiring rental assistance vouchers with a new program.
By
David Brand
News
After Trump defunding, thousands losing rental assistance in NYC may finally have relief
The Trump administration issued new guidance outlining a plan to replace expiring rental assistance vouchers with a new program.
By
David Brand
Blind man dismissed from grand jury duty can sue NY for discrimination, judge rules
By
Samantha Max
Gatorade recall affects drinks sold in New York and New Jersey
By
Giulia Heyward
Gov. Hochul declares upstate NY measles outbreak a ‘disaster emergency’
By
Caroline Lewis
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .