83-Year-Old Driver Killed as SUV Hits His Oldsmobile on Broadway
A southbound SUV driver hit the rear-left of an eastbound ’86 Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th in the Bronx. The 83-year-old driver of the Oldsmobile died from chest injuries and whiplash. Police recorded unsafe speed and a blown signal.
What We Know
According to the police report, a man driving an eastbound 1986 Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th Street in the Bronx died after a southbound SUV driver hit the rear-left of his car. The 83-year-old driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police recorded unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. The crash happened overnight on an arterial street.
People
Occupant killed
Age 83; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Sedan
1986 OLDS -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Damage: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Licensed
SUV
2018 MERZ -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed; Second contributing factor: Traffic Control Disregarded
Where
Broadway & West 230th St
Press Articles
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