Driver Blows Light, Kills 75-Year-Old on 7 Ave
A northbound driver on 7 Ave ran the signal at 41 St and hit a 75-year-old woman crossing with the light. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver distraction. She suffered crush injuries and died.
What We Know
According to the police report, a driver traveling north on 7 Ave went straight through the 41 St intersection in Brooklyn on a Saturday night and hit a 75-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention or distraction. She suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was pronounced dead. No other injuries were listed in the report.
People
Pedestrian killed
Age 75; Female; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing With Signal; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Vehicle 1
Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Contributing factor: Traffic Control Disregarded; Second contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction
Where
7th Ave & 41st St, Brooklyn
Press Articles
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