Overview
- An 80-year-old woman was struck and pronounced dead after a Lexus jumped the curb while turning at Rutland Road and East 92nd Street, police say.
- The driver, a 63-year-old woman, remained at the scene and police have not filed charges as the investigation continues.
- Witnesses said the victim was pinned between the car and a building and described chaotic scenes of bystanders rushing to help.
- Investigators are expected to examine vehicle position, witness statements and toxicology or autopsy findings to determine cause and any legal action.
- Locals told reporters that drivers often take the corner fast to catch the light, a pattern that raises questions about intersection design and pedestrian safety.