Queen’s fatal car crash: 32-year-old woman dies after jumping out of wheelchair on Long Island Expressway

QUEENSBORO HILL, Queens (WABC) — Police are investigating the death of a woman who apparently jumped out of a moving car in Queens.

Officials say Priyanka Sewhani, 32, jumped out of a moving ride-share car as it traveled along the Long Island Expressway.

The incident happened just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday near the Kissena Boulevard crossing.

Police confirmed the car was traveling eastbound when Sewhani opened the door and jumped out onto the roadway.

It is unclear what caused her to jump out of the car or how many other vehicles hit her in the process.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the police investigation.

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