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Fatal crash

Pickup driver kills man on Gowanus Ramp

A pickup driver hit a 46-year-old man on the Gowanus Ramp before dawn. The oversized truck crushed his body in the roadway. He died there, alone on the ramp.

1fatality
September 21, 2024date
5:25 a.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a licensed driver in a 2012 Nissan pickup truck going straight hit a 46-year-old man on the Gowanus Ramp around 5:25 a.m. The oversized truck struck the pedestrian head-on and caused crush injuries to his entire body. He died at the scene. Police did not list any specific contributing factor for either person.

People

  • Pedestrian killed

    Age 46; Male; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Other Actions in Roadway; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Truck

    2012 NISS -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed

Press Articles

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