Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Brooklyn
Man Killed While Walking in Crosswalk
A 49-year-old man was struck and killed by a high-speed driver who ran a red light at an intersection in Brooklyn early Thursday morning. The incident was captured on surveillance video and has left the community in shock.
details of the Incident
The accident occurred around 3 a.m. at the intersection of Bedford and Lafayette avenues in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. Felix Mendez, a 49-year-old Brooklyn man, was trying to cross the street with the walk signal when he was struck by a light-colored SUV. The driver of the vehicle, which was traveling at a high speed, failed to stop for the red light and struck Mendez, sending him flying onto the hood of the car and then to the ground.
Investigation and Police Response
The driver of the SUV was not arrested or identified, and as of Friday evening, police had not released a description of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing, and officers are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the driver.
Community Reaction
Neighboring residents of Bed-Stuy, like Paul Johnson, woke up to the news and expressed their shock and horror. "To hear something like that, it’s just totally horrible," Johnson said. "Hopefully the cameras will catch them, that the cameras got a license plate or something there so this person can be held accountable for their actions."
Pedestrian Safety Concerns
This incident is part of a larger trend in New York City. According to the department’s online database, pedestrian deaths are up this year, with 84 recorded fatalities from the start of the year until October 6, surpassing last year’s total of 70.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the incident?
A: A 49-year-old man, Felix Mendez, was struck and killed by a high-speed driver who ran a red light at an intersection in Brooklyn.
Q: Was the driver of the SUV arrested?
A: No, the driver was not arrested or identified as of Friday evening.
Q: How many pedestrian deaths have there been in New York City this year?
A: According to the department’s online database, there have been 84 pedestrian deaths in New York City from the start of the year until October 6, surpassing last year’s total of 70.
