Woman Killed After Falling From Moving SUV on BQE Near Williamsburg

By Y.M. Lowy

An accident occurred early Sunday morning on the BQE, right by Williamsburg, when a woman fell out of a moving SUV and was struck by another vehicle.

The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. as the SUV was traveling westbound near Exit 28, approaching the Brooklyn Bridge. According to police, the 37-year-old woman opened the rear door and fell onto the roadway, where she was struck by a car traveling in the same direction.

First responders arrived at the scene, but the woman was pronounced dead.

The driver of the car that struck her was arrested and faces charges including vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. The SUV had TLC plates, and both drivers remained at the scene to speak with police.

It is still unclear what led the woman to open the door while the vehicle was moving.