A 94-year-old woman was struck and pinned under a United States Postal Service van in Queens on Sunday evening, per the New York Post. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. as the woman crossed Broadway at the intersection with 48th Street. She was in the crosswalk when the USPS van, making a turn from 48th Street onto Broadway, collided with her.
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Surveillance footage obtained by The Post shows the van driving completely over the elderly woman, who buckled and fell to the ground as she was hit. The vehicle continued forward before coming to an abrupt stop with the woman trapped underneath. The footage shows a chilling scene of the victim pinned beneath the van, helpless after the collision.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and rushed the woman to Elmhurst Hospital. The NYPD confirmed that she remains in critical but stable condition as of early Monday morning. Authorities have not released the victim's identity.
Driver Remained at Scene
The USPS driver, who was behind the wheel at the time of the crash, remained at the scene. According to police, the driver did not attempt to flee and is cooperating with the investigation. As of Sunday night, no charges have been filed.
The crash has raised concerns about pedestrian safety in the area. Broadway, a busy street, is known for heavy traffic, and the intersection with 48th Street has seen accidents in the past. The incident is a stark reminder of the dangers pedestrians face when crossing city streets, even when using designated crosswalks.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the news is ongoing. The NYPD has not disclosed whether the driver was at fault or if other factors contributed to the collision. Authorities are reviewing the surveillance footage as part of their probe.
As the woman fights for her life, the incident has prompted calls for increased vigilance and improved safety measures at intersections like the one where the crash occurred. The USPS van, a symbol of routine daily deliveries, has become a focus of a serious inquiry into a pedestrian's life-altering accident.
No further updates have been provided by authorities at this time.
