Woman, 57, Killed in Queens Hit-and-Run Outside Social Security Office

Suzanne Schmeider was struck by a fleeing 2001 Lincoln LS while crossing the street mid-block, police say.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:36pm

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A 57-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver outside a Queens social security center on Wednesday afternoon. Suzanne Schmeider was crossing Jamaica Avenue mid-block in front of the facility near Parsons Boulevard around 3 p.m. when a dark-colored 2001 Lincoln LS rammed into her, leaving her with severe head and body trauma. The sedan driver fled the scene, and Schmeider was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. No arrests have been made in connection to the deadly crash as of Friday.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of hit-and-run crashes in New York City, which have become an alarming problem in recent years. The area around the social security office is known to have high pedestrian traffic, raising concerns about safety and the need for better traffic enforcement and infrastructure to protect vulnerable road users.

The details

According to police, Suzanne Schmeider was crossing Jamaica Avenue mid-block in front of the social security facility when she was struck by the 2001 Lincoln LS. The sedan driver fled the scene, leaving Schmeider in the roadway with severe injuries. Schmeider, who lived just over a mile from the scene, was pronounced dead at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. Security guards in the area reported seeing the car speeding through a bus and truck-only zone at the time of the crash.

  • The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2026.
  • Schmeider was pronounced dead at the hospital following the crash.

The players

Suzanne Schmeider

A 57-year-old woman who was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver outside a Queens social security center.

Sydney Schmeider

The daughter of Suzanne Schmeider, who has launched a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses.

2001 Lincoln LS

The dark-colored sedan that struck Suzanne Schmeider and fled the scene.

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What they’re saying

“We are just trying to move forward. It's under investigation right now. The police are doing a great job.”

— Sydney Schmeider, Daughter of Suzanne Schmeider (New York Post)

“It blew through the light and hit the woman and hit a bus and kept going.”

— Security Guard (New York Post)

“I saw the woman laying on the ground. I didn't see any blood.”

— Security Guard (New York Post)

What’s next

Police are still searching for the driver of the 2001 Lincoln LS that fled the scene. No arrests have been made in connection to the deadly crash as of Friday.

The takeaway

This tragic hit-and-run incident underscores the need for improved pedestrian safety measures and stricter enforcement around high-traffic areas like the Queens social security center, where vulnerable road users face significant risks from speeding and reckless drivers.