Two Men Killed, Several Injured After Driver Hits Occupied Sidewalk
996 Amsterdam Ave, Upper West Side, Manhattan
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- A car crash on Amsterdam Avenue in New York City resulted in two fatalities and four injuries after a vehicle jumped the curb and struck pedestrians.
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The victims have been identified as Jason Negron, 46, and Michael Saint-Hilaire, 35, according to the New York Times.
Suarez was driving a Mercedes Benz SUV that smashed into two parked cars, crossed a bike lane and landed in a crowd of people, coming to a stop against a parking meter.
The driver in Friday's fatal crash has been identified as 61-year-old Elvin Suarez, per multiple news sources.
CBS News reported the deceased men are 35 and 46 years old.
The driver is reportedly under police supervision at a local hospital, though no charges have been filed.
Per PIX 11, police stated the vehicle was traveling at 108 mph before the crash occurred.
The report indicated the victims were struck while gathered outside a business by a driver police allege was intoxicated.
NBC New York has confirmed two people were pronounced dead at the scene.
Citizen user video shows police and firefighters on the scene. Crews are working to free the trapped person while a large number of bystanders are watching.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 996 Amsterdam Ave.
The victims have been identified as Jason Negron, 46, and Michael Saint-Hilaire, 35, according to the New York Times.
Suarez was driving a Mercedes Benz SUV that smashed into two parked cars, crossed a bike lane and landed in a crowd of people, coming to a stop against a parking meter.
The driver in Friday's fatal crash has been identified as 61-year-old Elvin Suarez, per multiple news sources.
CBS News reported the deceased men are 35 and 46 years old.
The driver is reportedly under police supervision at a local hospital, though no charges have been filed.
Per PIX 11, police stated the vehicle was traveling at 108 mph before the crash occurred.
The report indicated the victims were struck while gathered outside a business by a driver police allege was intoxicated.
NBC New York has confirmed two people were pronounced dead at the scene.
Citizen user video shows police and firefighters on the scene. Crews are working to free the trapped person while a large number of bystanders are watching.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 996 Amsterdam Ave.
The victims have been identified as Jason Negron, 46, and Michael Saint-Hilaire, 35, according to the New York Times.
Suarez was driving a Mercedes Benz SUV that smashed into two parked cars, crossed a bike lane and landed in a crowd of people, coming to a stop against a parking meter.
The driver in Friday's fatal crash has been identified as 61-year-old Elvin Suarez, per multiple news sources.
CBS News reported the deceased men are 35 and 46 years old.
The driver is reportedly under police supervision at a local hospital, though no charges have been filed.
Per PIX 11, police stated the vehicle was traveling at 108 mph before the crash occurred.
The report indicated the victims were struck while gathered outside a business by a driver police allege was intoxicated.
NBC New York has confirmed two people were pronounced dead at the scene.
Citizen user video shows police and firefighters on the scene. Crews are working to free the trapped person while a large number of bystanders are watching.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 996 Amsterdam Ave.
The victims have been identified as Jason Negron, 46, and Michael Saint-Hilaire, 35, according to the New York Times.
Suarez was driving a Mercedes Benz SUV that smashed into two parked cars, crossed a bike lane and landed in a crowd of people, coming to a stop against a parking meter.
The driver in Friday's fatal crash has been identified as 61-year-old Elvin Suarez, per multiple news sources.
CBS News reported the deceased men are 35 and 46 years old.
The driver is reportedly under police supervision at a local hospital, though no charges have been filed.
Per PIX 11, police stated the vehicle was traveling at 108 mph before the crash occurred.
The report indicated the victims were struck while gathered outside a business by a driver police allege was intoxicated.
NBC New York has confirmed two people were pronounced dead at the scene.
Citizen user video shows police and firefighters on the scene. Crews are working to free the trapped person while a large number of bystanders are watching.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 996 Amsterdam Ave.
The victims have been identified as Jason Negron, 46, and Michael Saint-Hilaire, 35, according to the New York Times.
Suarez was driving a Mercedes Benz SUV that smashed into two parked cars, crossed a bike lane and landed in a crowd of people, coming to a stop against a parking meter.
The driver in Friday's fatal crash has been identified as 61-year-old Elvin Suarez, per multiple news sources.
CBS News reported the deceased men are 35 and 46 years old.
The driver is reportedly under police supervision at a local hospital, though no charges have been filed.
Per PIX 11, police stated the vehicle was traveling at 108 mph before the crash occurred.
The report indicated the victims were struck while gathered outside a business by a driver police allege was intoxicated.
NBC New York has confirmed two people were pronounced dead at the scene.
Citizen user video shows police and firefighters on the scene. Crews are working to free the trapped person while a large number of bystanders are watching.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 996 Amsterdam Ave.
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Damn RIP to them. I always have to remind myself especially when I be upset to just let it go and be thankful for life because it can be gone in a blink of an eye 🙏🏾
@johnmartinez51
Ever noticed the drunks always survives while the innocent are gone 😡
@sanlau no it’s because Drunk drivers often survive crashes because their delayed reaction times prevent them from bracing for impact. While sober drivers tense up—making their bodies rigid and more prone to severe impact injuries—intoxicated drivers remain loose, allowing their bodies to better absorb and disperse the crash force. But yes being hit of course you get all of the impact and most severely injured
Just another reminder that life is short and you never know when it might end. So enjoy it while you can. RIP
@BkPatriot word to life
Damn. Can’t even walk outside anymore.
Sorry about that
Damn RIP to them. I always have to remind myself especially when I be upset to just let it go and be thankful for life because it can be gone in a blink of an eye 🙏🏾
@johnmartinez51
Ever noticed the drunks always survives while the innocent are gone 😡
@sanlau no it’s because Drunk drivers often survive crashes because their delayed reaction times prevent them from bracing for impact. While sober drivers tense up—making their bodies rigid and more prone to severe impact injuries—intoxicated drivers remain loose, allowing their bodies to better absorb and disperse the crash force. But yes being hit of course you get all of the impact and most severely injured
Just another reminder that life is short and you never know when it might end. So enjoy it while you can. RIP
@BkPatriot word to life
Damn. Can’t even walk outside anymore.
Sorry about that
Damn RIP to them. I always have to remind myself especially when I be upset to just let it go and be thankful for life because it can be gone in a blink of an eye 🙏🏾
@johnmartinez51
Ever noticed the drunks always survives while the innocent are gone 😡
@sanlau no it’s because Drunk drivers often survive crashes because their delayed reaction times prevent them from bracing for impact. While sober drivers tense up—making their bodies rigid and more prone to severe impact injuries—intoxicated drivers remain loose, allowing their bodies to better absorb and disperse the crash force. But yes being hit of course you get all of the impact and most severely injured
Just another reminder that life is short and you never know when it might end. So enjoy it while you can. RIP
@BkPatriot word to life
Damn. Can’t even walk outside anymore.
Sorry about that
Damn RIP to them. I always have to remind myself especially when I be upset to just let it go and be thankful for life because it can be gone in a blink of an eye 🙏🏾
@johnmartinez51
Ever noticed the drunks always survives while the innocent are gone 😡
@sanlau no it’s because Drunk drivers often survive crashes because their delayed reaction times prevent them from bracing for impact. While sober drivers tense up—making their bodies rigid and more prone to severe impact injuries—intoxicated drivers remain loose, allowing their bodies to better absorb and disperse the crash force. But yes being hit of course you get all of the impact and most severely injured
Just another reminder that life is short and you never know when it might end. So enjoy it while you can. RIP
@BkPatriot word to life
Damn. Can’t even walk outside anymore.
Sorry about that
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Damn RIP to them. I always have to remind myself especially when I be upset to just let it go and be thankful for life because it can be gone in a blink of an eye 🙏🏾
@johnmartinez51
Ever noticed the drunks always survives while the innocent are gone 😡
@sanlau no it’s because Drunk drivers often survive crashes because their delayed reaction times prevent them from bracing for impact. While sober drivers tense up—making their bodies rigid and more prone to severe impact injuries—intoxicated drivers remain loose, allowing their bodies to better absorb and disperse the crash force. But yes being hit of course you get all of the impact and most severely injured
Just another reminder that life is short and you never know when it might end. So enjoy it while you can. RIP
@BkPatriot word to life
Damn. Can’t even walk outside anymore.
Sorry about that