Two women died and a third was critically injured after being struck by a car in the Allerton section of the Bronx. The incident occurred just before 2:15 p.m. on Friday at the intersection of Allerton and Holland Avenues. It involved a white Mercedes-Benz that drove through a crosswalk, hitting multiple vehicles and pedestrians.
Surveillance footage captured the car speeding through the intersection, leading to injuries for several people. Among the victims, two women, aged 39 and 57, suffered severe trauma and were pronounced dead at the hospital. An 84-year-old woman is in critical condition, while a 60-year-old woman is expected to recover.
The driver, an 81-year-old man, reportedly experienced a medical episode which caused him to lose control. Police confirmed that all parties remained on the scene and no arrests have been made. The identities of the deceased have not been released.
