Manhattan, NY (April 6, 2023) – One man reportedly lost his life in an auto-pedestrian collision that occurred in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan. The fatal collision happened on Wednesday evening, April 5th, at around 7:30 p.m.
According to law enforcement, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection of Third Avenue and East 122nd Street in a crosswalk when he was hit by a northbound vehicle. The driver left the area immediately after the crash, and emergency crews were called to the scene within minutes.
The severely wounded pedestrian was transported to a local hospital via ambulance. Despite life-saving measures, he tragically succumbed to his injuries. At this time, there are no further details available.
The events of the collision remain under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the man who lost his life in this incident. Our thoughts are with them and all those who have been affected by this tragedy.