Woman Killed, Driver Sought After Hit-And-Run on Harlem River Drive
High Bridge & Harlem River Dr, Washington Heights, Manhattan
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Summary
- Police are searching for a driver who fatally struck a woman on the northbound Harlem River Drive at High Bridge Sunday night.
- According to police, the victim had climbed over the barrier and entered the roadway when she was struck by the driver of a dark-colored sedan, sending her to the pavement.
- EMS transported her to Harlem Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her identity has not yet been officially confirmed.
- The driver did not remain on scene and remains at large.
Timeline
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.
The victim's identity has not yet been released.
EMS transported her to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem, where she was pronounced dead.
The impact caused severe head trauma, according to first responders.
According to police, the victim had climbed over the barrier and entered the roadway when she was struck by the driver of a dark-colored sedan, sending her to the pavement.
Police responded to a 911 call reporting a pedestrian struck on the northbound Harlem River Drive at High Bridge at approximately 7:24 p.m. Sunday.
According to a Citizen user, emergency vehicles were present on the roadway.
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.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.
The victim's identity has not yet been released.
EMS transported her to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem, where she was pronounced dead.
The impact caused severe head trauma, according to first responders.
According to police, the victim had climbed over the barrier and entered the roadway when she was struck by the driver of a dark-colored sedan, sending her to the pavement.
Police responded to a 911 call reporting a pedestrian struck on the northbound Harlem River Drive at High Bridge at approximately 7:24 p.m. Sunday.
According to a Citizen user, emergency vehicles were present on the roadway.
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.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.
The victim's identity has not yet been released.
EMS transported her to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem, where she was pronounced dead.
The impact caused severe head trauma, according to first responders.
According to police, the victim had climbed over the barrier and entered the roadway when she was struck by the driver of a dark-colored sedan, sending her to the pavement.
Police responded to a 911 call reporting a pedestrian struck on the northbound Harlem River Drive at High Bridge at approximately 7:24 p.m. Sunday.
According to a Citizen user, emergency vehicles were present on the roadway.
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.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.
The victim's identity has not yet been released.
EMS transported her to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem, where she was pronounced dead.
The impact caused severe head trauma, according to first responders.
According to police, the victim had climbed over the barrier and entered the roadway when she was struck by the driver of a dark-colored sedan, sending her to the pavement.
Police responded to a 911 call reporting a pedestrian struck on the northbound Harlem River Drive at High Bridge at approximately 7:24 p.m. Sunday.
According to a Citizen user, emergency vehicles were present on the roadway.
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.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.
The victim's identity has not yet been released.
EMS transported her to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem, where she was pronounced dead.
The impact caused severe head trauma, according to first responders.
According to police, the victim had climbed over the barrier and entered the roadway when she was struck by the driver of a dark-colored sedan, sending her to the pavement.
Police responded to a 911 call reporting a pedestrian struck on the northbound Harlem River Drive at High Bridge at approximately 7:24 p.m. Sunday.
According to a Citizen user, emergency vehicles were present on the roadway.
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.
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Uh, excuse me? RIP to her but she crossed into that DARK AF section ON the highway and got hit and you wanna blame the driver for panicking? I throw my high beams on in that location ALL the time, it's wayyyyy too dark and you never know if someone would dare cross into the road like this... Look what happened.
that's part of the highway nobody crosses thiere
They need to increase cracking down on this out of state plates. RIP my condolences to their family & loved ones..🙏🏾💔🥲
Always Virginia
Hit n run checklist: no NY plate, illegal tints, no drivers license or insurance, speeding, blasting music. Some story over n over
That's a highway and it's pitch black there, no lights at all. How is anyone suprised she got hit if no one expects ANYONE to be crossing or being on the street there?
Uh, excuse me? RIP to her but she crossed into that DARK AF section ON the highway and got hit and you wanna blame the driver for panicking? I throw my high beams on in that location ALL the time, it's wayyyyy too dark and you never know if someone would dare cross into the road like this... Look what happened.
that's part of the highway nobody crosses thiere
They need to increase cracking down on this out of state plates. RIP my condolences to their family & loved ones..🙏🏾💔🥲
Always Virginia
Hit n run checklist: no NY plate, illegal tints, no drivers license or insurance, speeding, blasting music. Some story over n over
That's a highway and it's pitch black there, no lights at all. How is anyone suprised she got hit if no one expects ANYONE to be crossing or being on the street there?
Uh, excuse me? RIP to her but she crossed into that DARK AF section ON the highway and got hit and you wanna blame the driver for panicking? I throw my high beams on in that location ALL the time, it's wayyyyy too dark and you never know if someone would dare cross into the road like this... Look what happened.
that's part of the highway nobody crosses thiere
They need to increase cracking down on this out of state plates. RIP my condolences to their family & loved ones..🙏🏾💔🥲
Always Virginia
Hit n run checklist: no NY plate, illegal tints, no drivers license or insurance, speeding, blasting music. Some story over n over
That's a highway and it's pitch black there, no lights at all. How is anyone suprised she got hit if no one expects ANYONE to be crossing or being on the street there?
Uh, excuse me? RIP to her but she crossed into that DARK AF section ON the highway and got hit and you wanna blame the driver for panicking? I throw my high beams on in that location ALL the time, it's wayyyyy too dark and you never know if someone would dare cross into the road like this... Look what happened.
that's part of the highway nobody crosses thiere
They need to increase cracking down on this out of state plates. RIP my condolences to their family & loved ones..🙏🏾💔🥲
Always Virginia
Hit n run checklist: no NY plate, illegal tints, no drivers license or insurance, speeding, blasting music. Some story over n over
That's a highway and it's pitch black there, no lights at all. How is anyone suprised she got hit if no one expects ANYONE to be crossing or being on the street there?
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Uh, excuse me? RIP to her but she crossed into that DARK AF section ON the highway and got hit and you wanna blame the driver for panicking? I throw my high beams on in that location ALL the time, it's wayyyyy too dark and you never know if someone would dare cross into the road like this... Look what happened.
that's part of the highway nobody crosses thiere
They need to increase cracking down on this out of state plates. RIP my condolences to their family & loved ones..🙏🏾💔🥲
Always Virginia
Hit n run checklist: no NY plate, illegal tints, no drivers license or insurance, speeding, blasting music. Some story over n over
That's a highway and it's pitch black there, no lights at all. How is anyone suprised she got hit if no one expects ANYONE to be crossing or being on the street there?