Improper pass on Bartow Ave kills 71-year-old
A driver tried to pass on Bartow Avenue and set off a chain crash. Two sedans hit, and a 71-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat died as five other people were injured.
What We Know
According to the police report, a driver tried to pass improperly on Bartow Avenue and hit a slowing sedan, which then led to contact involving another SUV. A 71-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat of one sedan died from entire-body internal injuries. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” by a driver as a contributing factor, and five other occupants were listed as injured in the multi-vehicle crash.
People
Occupant killed
Age 71; Female; Position: Right rear passenger or motorcycle sidecar passenger; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Sedan
2003 TOYT -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Left Front Bumper; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Passing or Lane Usage Improper
Sedan
2020 HYUN -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Slowing or Stopping; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Center Back End; Damage: Center Back End; Driver license status: Licensed
SUV
2011 ACUR -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 3; Pre-crash movement: Stopped in Traffic; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Left Front Quarter Panel; Damage: Left Front Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Licensed
SUV
2025 HYUN -CAR/SUV; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Damage: Left Rear Bumper
Press Articles
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