Fatal crash

Unlicensed Bronx Driver Dies After Hitting Parked Car, Tow Truck

Before dawn on Bronx River Parkway, a 30-year-old unlicensed driver in an SUV hit a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head injuries on the road.

1fatality
February 25, 2023date
4:23 a.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, around 4:23 a.m. on Bronx River Parkway, a 30-year-old unlicensed woman driving a southbound SUV hit a parked SUV and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in and sustained fatal head injuries. No other occupants were listed as injured. The crash happened overnight on an arterial road in below-freezing temperatures.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 30; Female; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • SUV

    2021 TOYT -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Left Front Bumper; Damage: Left Front Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Unlicensed

  • SUV

    2016 TOYT -CAR/SUV; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Right Rear Quarter Panel; Damage: Right Front Bumper

  • Truck

    2011 HINO -TRUCK/BUS; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Other*; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Right Rear Bumper; Damage: Right Rear Bumper; Driver license status: Licensed

Where

Bronx River Pkwy

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