A car struck three people, including a toddler in a stroller, in Queens as the driver attempted to flee from officers who had pulled the vehicle over, police said.
The vehicle was pulled over Wednesday afternoon near Wyckoff Avenue and George Street in Ridgewood, according to police. As the officers approached the car, the driver accelerated quickly, abruptly taking off from the scene.
While driving away, the car struck three people, including a mother pushing her 2-year-old child in a stroller, police said. Both the 28-year-old mother and child were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
A 35-year-old man was also hit by the car and was taken to Wyckoff Hospital after appearing to have suffered a serious leg injury. Witnesses said the man, who is not related to the other victims, was making deliveries when he was struck, and his partner was unaware of what was happening in the moment.
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"He actually pushed the child out of the way...he's a hero, the guy who got hit," said witness Carlos Lopez, who took video of the incident. "He was very concerned about the child."
Surveillance video showed the chaotic scene, as officers tried to chase down the driver while it sped away.
The vehicle did not stop and sped away from the scene. The two officers did not pursue the vehicle immediately after it took off, choosing to attend to the victims instead.
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The car was later recovered in Bushwick, but without the driver. No arrests have yet been made.
An investigation is ongoing.
