Two fatal accidents occurred within a half hour on Friday morning, claiming the lives of two men in separate incidents across New York City. In the Bronx, a 62-year-aged man was struck and killed while attempting to cross the Major Deegan Expressway.
Bronx Pedestrian Fatality
The incident occurred at approximately 5 a.m. Near Van Cortlandt Park and E. 233rd Street in Woodlawn. According to police, the man was attempting to cross the southbound lanes of the Major Deegan Expressway when he was struck by a Chevrolet Suburban driven by a 47-year-old man.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not yet been released. The driver of the Suburban was transported to Montefiore Medical Center with minor injuries and no charges have been filed at this time.
The southbound lanes of the Major Deegan Expressway were closed for several hours as police investigated the scene.
Queens Highway Collision
Roughly 30 minutes prior to the Bronx incident, a 50-year-old man died after his Toyota Camry rear-ended a tractor-trailer on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. The collision occurred on the Manhattan-bound lanes near Exit 22B.
Emergency Medical Services transported the driver of the Camry to New York Presbyterian-Queens Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The 52-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer was also taken to New York Presbyterian-Queens Hospital and survived.
Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time did the accident in the Bronx occur?
The accident in the Bronx occurred at approximately 5 a.m. On Friday.
Where did the accident on the Long Island Expressway take place?
The accident on the Long Island Expressway occurred near Exit 22B, on the Manhattan-bound lanes in Queens.
Was anyone injured in addition to the fatalities?
The 47-year-old driver of the Chevrolet Suburban in the Bronx was taken to Montefiore Medical Center with minor injuries. The 52-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer on the Long Island Expressway was also taken to New York Presbyterian-Queens Hospital.
What factors might contribute to accidents like these, and what steps can drivers and pedestrians take to improve safety on roadways?
