Right-Turning Volvo Driver Kills Woman on 13th
A Volvo SUV driver turned right at 13th Avenue and 51st Street and hit a 46-year-old woman crossing. Her arm was amputated. She died in the street while the licensed driver stayed at the scene.
What We Know
According to the police report, a 20-year-old licensed driver in a Volvo SUV turned right from 13th Avenue onto 51st Street in Brooklyn and hit a 46-year-old woman who was crossing against the signal outside the intersection. The pedestrian suffered an arm amputation and died at the scene. Police did not list any specific contributing factors for the driver.
People
Pedestrian killed
Age 46; Female; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing Against Signal; Injury: Injured
Vehicles
SUV
2018 VOLV -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making Right Turn; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: No Damage; Damage: No Damage; Driver license status: Licensed
Where
13th Ave & 51st St, Brooklyn
Press Articles
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