Taxi driver hits 72-year-old crossing Flatbush
A taxi driver hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Flatbush at 5th Avenue before sunrise. She died there in the rain-dark street while the driver kept going north.
What We Know
According to the police report, a male taxi driver traveling north on Flatbush Avenue hit a 72-year-old woman who was crossing at 5th Avenue during the overnight hours in rainy conditions. The impact to her entire body caused fatal internal injuries. She was recorded as crossing against the signal. The driver held a valid New York license. No contributing driver factors were documented in the report.
People
Pedestrian killed
Age 72; Female; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing Against Signal; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Taxi
2015 CHEV -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed
Where
Flatbush Ave & 5th Ave, Brooklyn
Press Articles
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