A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Saturday morning in New York City, when a woman lost her life after jumping from a moving car and being struck by another vehicle. The incident took place around 1:40 a.m. on the eastbound Long Island Expressway, near the Kissena Boulevard overpass in Queens.
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), the woman, identified as 32-year-old Priyanka Sewahni from Oyster Bay, New York, was a passenger in a car when she suddenly opened the door and jumped out while the vehicle was still in motion.
The sequence of events that led to Sewahni's death was both tragic and unexpected. As she leaped from the car, another vehicle, traveling in the same direction on the Long Island Expressway, struck her in the left lane.
The driver of the vehicle that hit Sewahni did not immediately stop after the collision and continued driving, likely unaware of the incident. Meanwhile, the driver of the car from which Sewahni had jumped did remain at the scene of the incident.
The NYPD has confirmed that Sewahni's identity has been released, but the circumstances surrounding her decision to jump out of the moving car remain unclear.
Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to piece together the events leading up to the tragic moment. The reasons behind Sewahni’s actions have yet to be determined, and it is not known if there was any prior altercation or if she was in distress at the time.
The incident has raised many questions about the events leading up to Sewahni's death and the safety measures involved for both drivers and passengers.
As the investigation continues, the authorities are asking for any information that might help clarify the situation, including details about the driver of the car that struck Sewahni. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of safety while traveling on highways, and the unforeseen dangers that can arise in the blink of an eye.
