FedEx driver fatally strikes pedestrian in Kingsbridge Heights
A FedEx driver struck and killed Jose Gonzalez, 65, while turning at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx, in a crash the official record dates to March 29, 2025, at 11:22 a.m.
Location reported in Open Data.
What We Know
News 12 reported that a FedEx driver turned and struck Jose Gonzalez, 65, near University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road. The official record places the crash at 11:22 a.m. on March 29, 2025, lists failure to yield as a contributing factor, and describes Gonzalez as crossing with the signal; News 12 said surveillance video showed a red walk signal flashing.
The signal accounts differ.
News 12 reported surveillance video showed Gonzalez in the crosswalk as a red walk signal flashed, followed by the FedEx driver turning and striking him. The official record describes Gonzalez as crossing with the signal and the driver as making a right turn, and lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor.
News 12 reported that Gonzalez died from his injuries at a hospital.
A Vision Zero priority intersection.
The crash happened at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road in Kingsbridge Heights, the Bronx. News 12, citing city Vision Zero data, reported that the intersection was among 3,000 priority intersections; residents told the outlet it was notoriously dangerous.
Neighbors remembered Gonzalez.
News 12 identified Gonzalez as a 65-year-old beloved neighbor who was struck just steps from his home. Loved ones described him as “humble” and “an excellent person.”
Reports describe the vehicle differently.
The official crash record lists a 2019 Ford van. News 12 described the delivery vehicle as a FedEx truck.
The investigation remained open.
News 12 reported that the 24-year-old FedEx driver remained at the scene. Its March 31 report said no charges had been filed and the investigation was ongoing.
News 12 also reported that FedEx extended condolences to Gonzalez’s family and said it was cooperating with local police.