Fatal crash

Distracted SUV Driver Slams Parked Taxi

A 40-year-old SUV driver hit a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Sixth Avenue late at night and died behind the wheel. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

1fatality
December 15, 2023date
11:30 p.m.time

What We Know

A 40-year-old man driving an SUV east on Bleecker Street hit the rear of a parked taxi near Avenue of the Americas around 11:30 p.m. and died at the scene. According to the police report, officers cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The taxi was parked and occupied; no injuries to the taxi driver were recorded.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 40; Male; Position: Driver

Vehicles

  • Taxi

    2023 TOYT -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Back End; Damage: Center Back End; Driver license status: Permit

  • SUV

    2015 LNDR -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Front End; Contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction

Where

Bleecker St & Avenue of the Americas

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