SUV driver kills 72-year-old on Washington Bridge
A westbound SUV driver hit a 72-year-old man on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue just after midnight. The impact crushed his body in the dark roadway and he died there, far from any crosswalk or signal.
What We Know
According to the police report, a westbound SUV driver going straight on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue hit a 72-year-old man in the roadway shortly after 12:30 a.m. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and suffered head trauma and crush injuries. Police recorded that he was killed at the scene. The crash happened overnight, under after-dark conditions.
People
Pedestrian killed
Age 72; Male; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Other Actions in Roadway; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
SUV
2020 NISS -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed
Press Articles
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