Tragic Accident in The Bronx
ALLERTON, The Bronx (WABC) — A devastating accident occurred on Friday afternoon, resulting in two women dead and one critically injured after being struck by a car that failed to stop at an intersection.
The incident took place near Allerton and Holland avenues just after 2 p.m. Police report that an 81-year-old male driver of a Mercedes was unable to halt his vehicle as it sped through the crosswalk. Surveillance footage shows the car starting off slowly before accelerating into the intersection, where it impacted the women.
After colliding with the victims, the car triggered a chain-reaction crash involving four additional vehicles. Eyewitnesses described the scene as horrific, with multiple people subjected to the impact.
The driver, who suffered minor injuries, remained conscious and alert following the crash. All others involved in the accident were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition.
Nearby businesses reported significant damage, including shattered front windows from the impact. Witnesses expressed their shock and trauma at witnessing such a calamity.
Authorities have yet to release the identities of the deceased women, who were both in their fifties. No arrests have been made as the investigation remains ongoing.
