Driver Runs Red, Young Passenger Killed
Two sedan drivers met in the dark on Manida Street. One blew the light. A 21-year-old woman riding up front paid for that choice with her life.
What We Know
According to the police report, two sedan drivers crashed near Manida Street and Viele Avenue in the Bronx around 2:40 a.m. Police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded,” meaning a driver ran the light. The crash killed a 21-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat. A parked box-truck was listed at the scene but was not hit or otherwise involved.
People
Occupant killed
Age 21; Female; Position: Front passenger; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Sedan
2022 BMW -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; Contributing factor: Traffic Control Disregarded; Second contributing factor: Unsafe Speed
Sedan
2017 FORD -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 4; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Right Side Doors; Damage: Right Side Doors; Driver license status: Licensed
Truck
2013 HINO -TRUCK/BUS; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Right Front Bumper; Damage: Right Front Bumper
Where
Manida St & Viele Ave, Bronx
Press Articles
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