Pedestrian Killed on 101st Street in Bay Ridge
A 67-year-old man was killed on 101st Street and 4th Avenue while walking his dog in Bay Ridge today. The dog was hit too, but people in the area said he limped off into Cannonball Park. A neighbor took the dog to the vet. Story here and here
PIX 11 announced that the 19-year-old driver of the Mercedes had the light. See video (warning: video of scene).
The Citizen App stated this:
Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Three-Vehicle Collision @CitizenApp
101st St & 4th Ave 7:16:03 PM EST
Councilman Brannan wrote on Twitter that the accident happened due to speeding.
Assemblywoman Mathylde Frontus wrote:
RIP Bay Ridge man.
The man has a wife and two children. Prayers for them as I am sure they are shocked and devastated by all this.
Hugs,
marlene
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