NEW YORK, NY — Two people were killed and three others were critically injured after a vehicle struck several pedestrians on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Authorities said the crash happened around 6 p.m. on Friday.
Investigators said an elderly driver lost control of the vehicle before it hit the pedestrians. Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene and rushed the injured victims to nearby hospitals.
What do investigators say happened on Amsterdam Avenue?
Officials have said the vehicle veered into pedestrians in the Upper West Side incident, though the full sequence of events has not yet been publicly explained. The crash occurred on a busy Manhattan avenue, where authorities were still working to piece together how the driver lost control.
The investigation remains open, and no additional findings were included in the source report.
Who was hurt in the crash?
Police and emergency responders said five people were struck in the collision. Two victims died from their injuries, while three others were listed in critical condition and taken to area hospitals for treatment.
The source did not identify the victims or provide information about their ages or relationships.
What questions remain about the driver and the crash?
The report says the driver was elderly, but it does not say whether charges have been filed or whether police have identified a cause beyond the reported loss of control. No information was provided about speed, distraction, mechanical failure or other possible factors.
Authorities have not yet released a completed account of why the vehicle left its path and struck pedestrians.
What happens next in the investigation?
The crash is still under review by New York City officials. As investigators examine the scene and gather information, the focus remains on determining what led to the deadly collision and whether any further action will follow.
The source also noted that legal claims may be possible in pedestrian crashes, but its central fact remains the ongoing official investigation into this one.
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