It is undisputed that two of the jurors made separate and unauthorized visits to the scene of the accident. This was highly improper and so inherently prejudicial as to require a new trial. The rule that a jury may not impeach its own verdict is no longer applicable in respect to misconduct outside the juryroom (People v. De Lucia, 20 N Y 2d 275; cf. Parker v. Gladden, 385 U. S. 363).
The order should be unanimously affirmed, with $25 costs.
Concur— McDonald, P. J., Groat and Schwartzwald, JJ.
Order affirmed, etc.