Updated on April 30, 2021 at 11:54 am
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A man driving a scooter was killed after an out-of-control car smashed into an outdoor dining setup in Queens, police said.
Officials said that the crash occurred just before 8 p.m. Thursday at the corner of 35th Street and Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria. A 60-year-old woman was driving the car before losing control, striking the man before plowing into two parked cars and eventually the outdoor dining area of Rosatoro Restaurant.
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Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Xing Lin of Queens. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. A 32-year-old woman was also struck and sustained injuries in both her legs, according to police.