Jeep driver turns, hits man in crosswalk
A Jeep driver turned right off West 12th and hit a 28-year-old man crossing with the signal. He went down on the pavement with a bruised shoulder while the SUV sat unmarked.
What We Know
A 76-year-old Jeep SUV driver turned right from West 12th Street near Fifth Avenue and hit a 28-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the man fell and suffered a shoulder contusion and apparent death was noted as his emotional status. Police recorded pedestrian error or confusion as a contributing factor. The SUV was not damaged.
People
Pedestrian killed
Age 28; Male; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing With Signal; Injury: Injured
Vehicles
SUV
2019 JEEP -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making Right Turn; Travel direction: Southeast; Point of impact: Right Front Bumper; Damage: No Damage; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion; Second contributing factor: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion
Where
West 12th St & 5th Ave, Manhattan
Press Articles
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