"We are deeply saddened by this tragic crash, and our hearts are with the victim's loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We are committed to fully understanding what happened and if additional steps can be taken to prevent future crashes."
"Over the past decade, the city has added safety upgrades to its vehicle fleet to prevent drivers from speeding, address blind spots and reduce damage from side-impact collisions, officials said."
A Department of Transportation dump truck traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens struck 31-year-old Nilufar Komilova while attempting to turn right onto Lefferts Boulevard on Tuesday morning. Komilova sustained injuries to her head and torso and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver remained at the scene, and the NYPD is investigating the incident. The transportation department expressed condolences and committed to understanding the circumstances. The city has implemented various safety upgrades to its vehicle fleet over the past decade, including measures to prevent speeding, address blind spots, and reduce side-impact collision damage.
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