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Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

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Williamsburg

October 17, 2012

Truck Driver Dies in Crash on BQE

William Gardner was killed after the FedEx truck he was operating was rear-ended by a UPS vehicle.

Greenpoint

September 28, 2012

Pedestrian Struck and Injured by Vehicle on Morgan Avenue Near BQE

The pedestrian was taken to Woodhull Medical Center in unknown condition, FDNY said.

Red Hook

September 21, 2012

NYPD Sergeant Fatally Shoots Armed Man During Prostitution Sting

Tyjuan Hill, 22, allegedly pulled a handgun on cops at Huntington and Henry streets in Brooklyn.

Downtown Brooklyn

May 02, 2012

One Injured When Car Flips on BQE Near Brooklyn Bridge, Stalling Traffic

A car flipped near the Brooklyn Bridge at Tillary Street during rush hour Wednesday morning.

Astoria & Long Island City

March 14, 2012

Gas Truck Crash on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Snarls Traffic

A gasoline truck was involved in a crash on the BQE in Astoria that caused a fuel spill Wednesday.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

March 06, 2012

Car Crash on BQE in Williamsburg Snarls Traffic

A two-car crash snarled traffic on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Williamsburg Tuesday, the FDNY said.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 14, 2012

Billboard That Collapsed Onto BQE in Brooklyn Had Illegal Advertisement

A massive billboard that collapsed into the BQE in Greenpoint Friday had an illegal ad, officials said.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 13, 2012

Billboard Crashes Into Meeker Avenue Building and BQE

A giant billboard crashed into the building at 421 Meeker Ave. on Friday afternoon, FDNY said. 

East Village & Lower East Side

September 10, 2011

Alphabet City Man Dies in Brooklyn Motorcycle Accident

Nelson Perez, 48, was killed when his motorcycle flipped off the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.