Driver fled after fatally striking a woman on Harlem River Drive.
Police said a driver struck a woman beneath the High Bridge on Harlem River Drive and fled; Gothamist reported she was pronounced dead at Harlem Hospital, while the Daily News dated the collision to Sunday, Sept. 13, with 2026 inferred from its publication date.
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What We Know
Police said a northbound driver struck a woman pedestrian on Harlem River Drive beneath the High Bridge and fled. Gothamist reported she suffered severe head trauma and was pronounced dead at Harlem Hospital. Reports differ on how she came onto the roadway: Gothamist said she allegedly entered it, while Hoodline said she climbed over a barrier; the accounts do not reconcile that detail. The Daily News reported a collision at about 7:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, with 2026 inferred from its publication date. Gothamist and Hoodline reported a police or 911 call around 7:30 p.m., not a confirmed collision time. Hoodline said police described the driver as being in a dark-colored sedan; Gothamist and the Daily News did not identify a vehicle type. Gothamist reported the investigation continued, with no arrests as of Monday morning.
The driver left the scene
Police told Gothamist that a northbound driver struck the woman on Harlem River Drive beneath the High Bridge and fled. The Daily News reported that the driver continued uptown.
Gothamist said the woman suffered severe head trauma and was taken to Harlem Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Reports differ on how she came onto the roadway: Gothamist said she allegedly entered it, while Hoodline said she climbed over a barrier before entering. The accounts do not reconcile that detail.
The Daily News reported a collision at about 7:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13; 2026 is inferred from the article's publication date. Gothamist and Hoodline reported a police or 911 call around 7:30 p.m., which is not a confirmed collision time.
Near the High Bridge
Gothamist placed the crash on Harlem River Drive beneath the High Bridge near Washington Heights. The Daily News described the area as near Highbridge Park, and Hoodline reported that the collision was in the northbound lanes. Together, the reports place it near these landmarks on the drive.
Reports differ on the vehicle description
Hoodline said police described the driver as being in a dark-colored sedan. Gothamist and the Daily News did not identify a vehicle type.
Police continued the investigation
Gothamist reported that police were continuing their investigation and had made no arrests as of Monday morning. The Daily News said officers were working to determine the woman's identity.