Posted on: January 15, 2025 08:00 AM

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Injury Pedestrian Crash at 253rd St and Hillside Ave

A pedestrian accident resulting in injury took place around 7:52 p.m. on Monday at the crossroads of 253rd St and Hillside Ave. The incident, reported by the NYPD, involved a crash between a car and a pedestrian, leading to the pedestrian sustaining injuries that required urgent medical care.

Officials stated that the pedestrian was struck when the car lost control and deviated from its expected route. Emergency personnel were swiftly sent to the location. Firefighters from the FDNY aided in removing the vehicle and ensuring the safety of the area. The pedestrian, whose name has not yet been disclosed, was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.

The NYPD’s Traffic Division is looking into the details surrounding the incident, and while the inquiry is still underway, no additional information has been released regarding possible causes or charges. Traffic in the vicinity was momentarily halted as emergency crews worked to clear the site and secure the surroundings.