Unlicensed Speeding Driver Kills Young Passenger
On Ditmas Avenue, a 33-year-old unlicensed driver sped into parked trucks. His 29-year-old front-seat passenger took the hit to the head and died there in the dark.
What We Know
According to the police report, a 33-year-old unlicensed driver in a sedan drove at unsafe speed on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street and hit parked trucks, including a bus and a trailer. His 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries to her head and died. The driver had abrasions to his arm. Police recorded unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash, which happened overnight.
People
Occupant killed
Age 29; Female; Position: Front passenger; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Sedan
2019 NISS -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: Northeast; Point of impact: Right Front Quarter Panel; Damage: Right Side Doors; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed; Second contributing factor: Alcohol Involvement
Other
2019 Titanium; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: Northeast; Point of impact: Left Rear Bumper; Damage: Left Rear Bumper
Bus
2011 FORD-TRUCK/BUS; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: Southwest; Point of impact: Left Front Bumper; Damage: Left Front Bumper
Where
Ditmas Ave & Branton St, Brooklyn
Press Articles
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