Bronx Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman
A Ford SUV driver turned left on Olmstead Avenue and hit a 62-year-old woman walking in the marked crosswalk at Seward. She suffered head trauma and died. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
What We Know
A 62-year-old woman was killed late Saturday morning while crossing Olmstead Avenue at Seward Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was walking in a marked crosswalk when a 54-year-old man driving a Ford SUV made a left turn and hit her head-on. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. She suffered head injuries, was found unconscious at the scene, and later died from her injuries. The driver was licensed and remained at the location.
People
Pedestrian killed
Age 62; Female; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
SUV
2004 FORD -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making Left Turn; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: No Damage; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Where
Olmstead Ave & Seward Ave, Bronx
Press Articles
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