Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 81-Year-Old
An 81-year-old man entered the Delancey and Willett crosswalk. A Ford SUV driver turned right, failed to yield, and hit him. He suffered head trauma and internal injuries and died there at night.
What We Know
According to the police report, an 81-year-old man was crossing Delancey Street in a marked crosswalk at Willett Street on a Saturday night when a Ford SUV driver turned right and hit him. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and driver inattention as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered head trauma and internal injuries and was pronounced dead. The crash occurred after dark, in below-freezing weather.
People
Pedestrian killed
Age 81; Male; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
SUV
2015 FORD -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making Right Turn; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Right Rear Bumper; Damage: No Damage; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction
Where
Delancey St & Willett St, Manhattan
Press Articles
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