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Fatal crash

Unlicensed Senior Driver Dies in Solo Bronx Crash

A 79-year-old unlicensed driver sped down Schley Avenue after midnight and hit head-on. The airbag fired, but his skull and head were crushed. He died alone in the driver’s seat.

1fatality
February 4, 2022date
12:54 a.m.time

What We Know

A 79-year-old unlicensed man drove a Dodge sedan at unsafe speed on Schley Avenue near the Cross Bronx Expressway Extension overnight. According to the police report, he disregarded traffic control and hit head-on. The airbag deployed, but he suffered fatal head crush injuries and died in the driver’s seat. Police recorded unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 79; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Sedan

    2008 DODG -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed; Second contributing factor: Traffic Control Disregarded

Press Articles

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