Corvette Driver Arrested After Speeding Crash Hits Car, Pedestrian, and Building; Second Driver Fled
Sherman Ave & W 204th St, Inwood, Manhattan
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Summary
- A driver has been arrested after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Inwood early Thursday, according to the NYPD.
- Around 6:32 a.m., a 27-year-old man driving a Corvette was heading east on Sherman Avenue at a high rate of speed when he collided with a Mercedes-Benz near West 204th Street, police said. After the collision, the Corvette struck a 34-year-old pedestrian walking on Sherman Avenue, then hit a building. The Mercedes struck a parked, unoccupied moped.
- The pedestrian, along with the Corvette's driver and passenger, were taken to a hospital in stable condition. The driver of the Mercedes left the scene before police arrived. The Corvette's driver was arrested and, according to CBS News New York, charged with reckless driving, reckless endangerment, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.
- NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad is handling the investigation.
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NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad is handling the investigation.
The pedestrian, along with the Corvette's driver and passenger, were taken to a hospital in stable condition. The driver of the Mercedes left the scene before police arrived. The Corvette's driver was arrested and, according to CBS News New York, charged with reckless driving, reckless endangerment, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.
Around 6:32 a.m., a 27-year-old man driving a Corvette was heading east on Sherman Avenue at a high rate of speed when he collided with a Mercedes-Benz near West 204th Street, police said. After the collision, the Corvette struck a 34-year-old pedestrian walking on Sherman Avenue, then hit a building. The Mercedes struck a parked, unoccupied moped.
A driver has been arrested after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Inwood early Thursday, according to the NYPD.
Citizen users report one of the vehicles had been doing donuts and other stunts throughout the neighborhood this morning.
New user videos show NYPD Emergency Service unit (ESU) working to right one of the damaged vehicles.
Nearby streets will remain blocked for the remainder of the investigation. Plan alternate routes if possible.
Two other vehicles that appeared to have been parked at the time were also damaged.
At least three vehicles are believed to have been involved in the collision.
Multiple cars crashed and jumped the sidewalk in Inwood, Manhattan, critically injuring at least one person just after 6:30 a.m. Thursday, according to Eyewitness News.
NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad (CIS) is on scene. Patrol officers have blocked the intersection of Sherman Avenue and W 204th Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Sherman Ave & W 204th St.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 590 W 204th St.
NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad is handling the investigation.
The pedestrian, along with the Corvette's driver and passenger, were taken to a hospital in stable condition. The driver of the Mercedes left the scene before police arrived. The Corvette's driver was arrested and, according to CBS News New York, charged with reckless driving, reckless endangerment, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.
Around 6:32 a.m., a 27-year-old man driving a Corvette was heading east on Sherman Avenue at a high rate of speed when he collided with a Mercedes-Benz near West 204th Street, police said. After the collision, the Corvette struck a 34-year-old pedestrian walking on Sherman Avenue, then hit a building. The Mercedes struck a parked, unoccupied moped.
A driver has been arrested after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Inwood early Thursday, according to the NYPD.
Citizen users report one of the vehicles had been doing donuts and other stunts throughout the neighborhood this morning.
New user videos show NYPD Emergency Service unit (ESU) working to right one of the damaged vehicles.
Nearby streets will remain blocked for the remainder of the investigation. Plan alternate routes if possible.
Two other vehicles that appeared to have been parked at the time were also damaged.
At least three vehicles are believed to have been involved in the collision.
Multiple cars crashed and jumped the sidewalk in Inwood, Manhattan, critically injuring at least one person just after 6:30 a.m. Thursday, according to Eyewitness News.
NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad (CIS) is on scene. Patrol officers have blocked the intersection of Sherman Avenue and W 204th Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Sherman Ave & W 204th St.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 590 W 204th St.
NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad is handling the investigation.
The pedestrian, along with the Corvette's driver and passenger, were taken to a hospital in stable condition. The driver of the Mercedes left the scene before police arrived. The Corvette's driver was arrested and, according to CBS News New York, charged with reckless driving, reckless endangerment, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.
Around 6:32 a.m., a 27-year-old man driving a Corvette was heading east on Sherman Avenue at a high rate of speed when he collided with a Mercedes-Benz near West 204th Street, police said. After the collision, the Corvette struck a 34-year-old pedestrian walking on Sherman Avenue, then hit a building. The Mercedes struck a parked, unoccupied moped.
A driver has been arrested after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Inwood early Thursday, according to the NYPD.
Citizen users report one of the vehicles had been doing donuts and other stunts throughout the neighborhood this morning.
New user videos show NYPD Emergency Service unit (ESU) working to right one of the damaged vehicles.
Nearby streets will remain blocked for the remainder of the investigation. Plan alternate routes if possible.
Two other vehicles that appeared to have been parked at the time were also damaged.
At least three vehicles are believed to have been involved in the collision.
Multiple cars crashed and jumped the sidewalk in Inwood, Manhattan, critically injuring at least one person just after 6:30 a.m. Thursday, according to Eyewitness News.
NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad (CIS) is on scene. Patrol officers have blocked the intersection of Sherman Avenue and W 204th Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Sherman Ave & W 204th St.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 590 W 204th St.
NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad is handling the investigation.
The pedestrian, along with the Corvette's driver and passenger, were taken to a hospital in stable condition. The driver of the Mercedes left the scene before police arrived. The Corvette's driver was arrested and, according to CBS News New York, charged with reckless driving, reckless endangerment, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.
Around 6:32 a.m., a 27-year-old man driving a Corvette was heading east on Sherman Avenue at a high rate of speed when he collided with a Mercedes-Benz near West 204th Street, police said. After the collision, the Corvette struck a 34-year-old pedestrian walking on Sherman Avenue, then hit a building. The Mercedes struck a parked, unoccupied moped.
A driver has been arrested after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Inwood early Thursday, according to the NYPD.
Citizen users report one of the vehicles had been doing donuts and other stunts throughout the neighborhood this morning.
New user videos show NYPD Emergency Service unit (ESU) working to right one of the damaged vehicles.
Nearby streets will remain blocked for the remainder of the investigation. Plan alternate routes if possible.
Two other vehicles that appeared to have been parked at the time were also damaged.
At least three vehicles are believed to have been involved in the collision.
Multiple cars crashed and jumped the sidewalk in Inwood, Manhattan, critically injuring at least one person just after 6:30 a.m. Thursday, according to Eyewitness News.
NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad (CIS) is on scene. Patrol officers have blocked the intersection of Sherman Avenue and W 204th Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Sherman Ave & W 204th St.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 590 W 204th St.
NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad is handling the investigation.
The pedestrian, along with the Corvette's driver and passenger, were taken to a hospital in stable condition. The driver of the Mercedes left the scene before police arrived. The Corvette's driver was arrested and, according to CBS News New York, charged with reckless driving, reckless endangerment, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.
Around 6:32 a.m., a 27-year-old man driving a Corvette was heading east on Sherman Avenue at a high rate of speed when he collided with a Mercedes-Benz near West 204th Street, police said. After the collision, the Corvette struck a 34-year-old pedestrian walking on Sherman Avenue, then hit a building. The Mercedes struck a parked, unoccupied moped.
A driver has been arrested after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Inwood early Thursday, according to the NYPD.
Citizen users report one of the vehicles had been doing donuts and other stunts throughout the neighborhood this morning.
New user videos show NYPD Emergency Service unit (ESU) working to right one of the damaged vehicles.
Nearby streets will remain blocked for the remainder of the investigation. Plan alternate routes if possible.
Two other vehicles that appeared to have been parked at the time were also damaged.
At least three vehicles are believed to have been involved in the collision.
Multiple cars crashed and jumped the sidewalk in Inwood, Manhattan, critically injuring at least one person just after 6:30 a.m. Thursday, according to Eyewitness News.
NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad (CIS) is on scene. Patrol officers have blocked the intersection of Sherman Avenue and W 204th Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Sherman Ave & W 204th St.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 590 W 204th St.
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I’m tryna figure out how to post my video that shows the actual accident happening. The vette was being stupid doing donuts all morning no he wasn’t being chased and both people in the vette appear to be alive this is my street. We got to do better as a community this is getting out of hand. A dude almost lost his life just walking down the street and getting hit by the vette how he’s alive is short of a miracle
post on TikTok or Instagram
The fact that this person was doing this shit all fucking morning and someone got injured plus someone vehicle got fucked up is crazy
They need to go to jail drinking and driving
People think they can freely do what they please with no repercussions or consequences…. Learn the hard way
I’m tryna figure out how to post my video that shows the actual accident happening. The vette was being stupid doing donuts all morning no he wasn’t being chased and both people in the vette appear to be alive this is my street. We got to do better as a community this is getting out of hand. A dude almost lost his life just walking down the street and getting hit by the vette how he’s alive is short of a miracle
post on TikTok or Instagram
The fact that this person was doing this shit all fucking morning and someone got injured plus someone vehicle got fucked up is crazy
They need to go to jail drinking and driving
People think they can freely do what they please with no repercussions or consequences…. Learn the hard way
I’m tryna figure out how to post my video that shows the actual accident happening. The vette was being stupid doing donuts all morning no he wasn’t being chased and both people in the vette appear to be alive this is my street. We got to do better as a community this is getting out of hand. A dude almost lost his life just walking down the street and getting hit by the vette how he’s alive is short of a miracle
post on TikTok or Instagram
The fact that this person was doing this shit all fucking morning and someone got injured plus someone vehicle got fucked up is crazy
They need to go to jail drinking and driving
People think they can freely do what they please with no repercussions or consequences…. Learn the hard way
I’m tryna figure out how to post my video that shows the actual accident happening. The vette was being stupid doing donuts all morning no he wasn’t being chased and both people in the vette appear to be alive this is my street. We got to do better as a community this is getting out of hand. A dude almost lost his life just walking down the street and getting hit by the vette how he’s alive is short of a miracle
post on TikTok or Instagram
The fact that this person was doing this shit all fucking morning and someone got injured plus someone vehicle got fucked up is crazy
They need to go to jail drinking and driving
People think they can freely do what they please with no repercussions or consequences…. Learn the hard way
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I’m tryna figure out how to post my video that shows the actual accident happening. The vette was being stupid doing donuts all morning no he wasn’t being chased and both people in the vette appear to be alive this is my street. We got to do better as a community this is getting out of hand. A dude almost lost his life just walking down the street and getting hit by the vette how he’s alive is short of a miracle
post on TikTok or Instagram
The fact that this person was doing this shit all fucking morning and someone got injured plus someone vehicle got fucked up is crazy
They need to go to jail drinking and driving
People think they can freely do what they please with no repercussions or consequences…. Learn the hard way