8-Year-Old Killed in Queens Crosswalk by Driver with History of Offenses

The community mourns as Jose Barcia faces charges for the tragic incident that left a family shattered.

An 8-year-old boy, Bayron Palomino Arroyo, was killed in East Elmhurst, Queens, when a pickup truck driven by Jose Barcia, 52, struck him and his 10-year-old brother in a crosswalk.
Jose Barcia, who has a history of driving offenses, is facing charges including criminally negligent homicide and failure to yield to a pedestrian.
The tragic incident occurred as the family, including the boys' mother, was crossing the street at 100th Street and 31st Avenue around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
Witnesses described a heartbreaking scene, with the mother's agonized cries and the older brother in shock, while the community mourns the loss of a young boy described as happy and beloved.
The Mexican consulate is providing support to the grieving family, as the community and officials call for justice and measures to prevent such tragedies.