Crime & Safety
NYC Woman Killed By Solar Panel That Flew Off Roof During Nor'easter
The woman has not been officially identified yet.
NEW YORK CITY — A 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a solar panel that flew off a carport in Brooklyn during a Nor'easter in New York City, Department of Building inspectors ruled on Monday.
The incident happened at 3100 Ocean Parkway around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
According to investigators, the solar panel flew off the carport and about 20 feet through the air before fatally striking the woman in the head.
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The 76-year-old was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, where she was later pronounced dead.
Wind gusts peaked around 42 mph in Brooklyn during the storm.
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The Department of Buildings issued a partial vacate order of the parking lot after the incident.
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
The woman has not been officially identified yet.
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