Posted on: February 04, 2025 09:00 AM

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Kevin thoral killed in pedestrian vs truck accident in Queens NY

January 31, 2025, Kevin Thoral was killed following a pedestrian versus box truck accident shortly before 6:30 a.m. along Hillside Avenue.

According to authorities, 29-year-old Kevin Thoral was on foot crossing Hillside Avenue at the 212th Street intersection when the accident took place.

The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a northbound Freightliner box truck on 212th Street attempted a left turn onto Hillside Avenue and struck Thoral before he could finish crossing.

Thoral suffered critical injuries due to the collision and was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive immediate treatment. However, he was ultimately unable to overcome the severity of his injuries, having there been declared deceased.

Reports have not yet indicated whether the truck or Thoral had the right-of-way at the time of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point. The investigation is currently ongoing.