NYPD: Midtown pedestrian struck and killed by Uber/Lyft driver
Police said a 34-year-old man was struck and killed by an Uber or Lyft while crossing the street in Midtown Wednesday night.
According to NYPD officials, John Horan was crossing south on 36th Street near 7th Avenue at around 11:30 p.m. when he was hit by a 47-year-old driving a 2023 Toyota Highlander. Police could not say for sure if Horan was in the crosswalk or had a walk signal. Officers found him unconscious and unresponsive, and transported him to Bellevue hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Toyota driver stayed on the scene, police said, and was not immediately charged with a crime. Officials said detectives were still investigating to see whether any traffic infractions played a role in the incident.A total of 192 traffic crashes have been reported in the Midtown neighborhood so far this year, according to theBrittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence.
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