A man accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl met a deadly end during a high-speed police chase in Queens Village on Friday afternoon. The chase began after officers identified the suspect’s vehicle and attempted to stop him.
At approximately 12:30 p.m., the pursuit ended in a violent collision near 90th Avenue and 212th Street. The suspect’s car crashed into a Jeep Grand Cherokee, causing a chaotic scene in the typically quiet neighborhood. Fortunately, the driver of the Jeep escaped without injury and remained at the scene to assist the authorities.
Emergency responders rushed the suspect to the hospital, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. This incident brings a dramatic and tragic conclusion to a case that has gripped the Queens community.
Published earlier today:
QUEENS, N.Y. — Police are searching for a man who abducted a 9-year-old girl in Queens on Thursday evening, then forced her to perform a lewd act before returning her to the original location.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:21 p.m. near 213th Street and Jamaica Avenue, within the confines of the NYPD’s 105th Precinct.
According to authorities, the unidentified male approached the young victim, led her to his vehicle, and drove away from the scene. The suspect then assaulted the girl inside his car, a brown Honda Civic sedan, before driving her back to the vicinity where he had initially taken her. The suspect fled the area afterward, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
The suspect is described as having a dark complexion and a heavy build. He was last seen wearing a blue MTA hat, clear glasses, a pink shirt, and blue jeans. The vehicle involved is described as a four-door Honda Civic sedan.
Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital, where she is receiving treatment. Her condition has not been disclosed.
The NYPD is actively investigating the case and is urging anyone with information about the suspect or the vehicle to contact the department’s Crime Stoppers Hotline.
“This is a deeply disturbing case, and we are doing everything we can to apprehend the individual responsible,” the NYPD said in a statement. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and canvassing the area in hopes of identifying the suspect.
