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Elderly Driver Kills Two, Injures Nine in Bronx Crash
11 Oct
Summary
- An 81-year-old driver allegedly ran a red light in the Bronx.
- Two pedestrians, Angel Johnson and Robin Kennedy, were killed.
- Nine people were transported to the hospital with various injuries.
A devastating incident occurred in the Bronx on Friday, October 9th, when an 81-year-old driver allegedly failed to stop at a steady red light.
The driver of a Mercedes-Benz C300 plowed through the intersection of Allerton Avenue and Holland Avenue, striking four pedestrians before colliding with three other cars. This initiated a chain reaction, causing further collisions.
Among the pedestrians struck were Angel Johnson, 39, and Robin Kennedy, 57, both residents of the Bronx. They were pronounced dead at Jacobi Medical Center. Four pedestrians were initially found with injuries, three critically.
In total, nine people were taken to Jacobi Medical Center, including the 81-year-old driver and his 84-year-old passenger, who are in stable condition. Other vehicle operators and pedestrians also sustained injuries.
Witnesses described the scene as horrific, with multiple people being hit. The collision also caused significant damage, blowing out windows of nearby businesses. The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad is continuing its investigation into the matter, with no arrests made to date.
