Uber Passenger Killed In Lamborghini SUV Accident with TLC Vehicle Last Night

Ritawantee Persaud, a beloved figure in the Queens Hindu community, was 5 blocks away from her Queens home when the accident occurred. The Lamborghini driver fled the scene of the accident by foot

The NYPD on Friday said Ritawantee Persaud, 54, was riding in the back of a black 2018 TLC-plated Toyota Camry when the car was struck on Rockaway Blvd. in Ozone Park around 7:05 pm Thursday. Persaud died at Jamaica Hospital from head and body trauma, while the TLC driver is reported to be in stable condition with head and leg injuries. It was also reported that The Lamborghini driver ran off on foot after the crash, leaving his 26-year-old passenger behind in the flipped SUV, according to the NYPD.

“Our entire Queens Hindu community lost a gem of a soul tonight…Never once have I seen her in a negative mood. She may be upset but always has a huge smile on her face and does what she has to to make sure everyone around her is happy.” - Vikash Misir, nephew

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