SUV Plows into Group in Bronx Parking Lot, Sending Five to Hospital
Incident Stemming from Argument
Video showed the moment a man plowed his SUV into a group of people in a Bronx parking lot, sending five people to the hospital in an incident stemming from some sort of argument.
Surveillance Video Shows the Incident
Surveillance video obtained exclusively by NBC New York showed a group huddled out in a lot on West 234th Street and Broadway in the Kingsbridge neighborhood earlier in November. The driver of the BMW could be seen on video getting out of the car, and after a brief exchange in the parking lot with others, he got back in the SUV.
Driver Circles Around Lot and Accelerates
The driver then circled around the lot before accelerating and targeting the crowd. He ran over at least five people, all of whom were rushed to the hospital with injuries.
Victims Share Their Stories
"I’m in the hospital. I can’t move anything," said Curtis Parker, who was among those struck by the vehicle. Parker said he suffered a broken pelvis, but doesn’t remember anything about what happened.
"I didn’t know I was rolled over by a car until after," he told News 4, adding that he didn’t know who had hit him, either.
Aftermath of the Incident
After the initial shock, people could be seen on the video scrambling around the parking lot, some tending to the victims left on the ground. One of those was Parker, who has been confined to a bed in the weeks after the incident.
"I can’t use a toilet, I can’t walk, I can’t do nothing. I am off work right now," he said.
Police Search for Suspect
Police are searching for the man who was last seen leaving the area in the SUV. Parker spoke with detectives, pleading with them to find the man who gave him the traumatic injuries. He still does not know how long he will be in the hospital for.
Four Others Expected to Recover
Four others hurt in the incident were expected to recover.
Conclusion
The incident is a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences of senseless violence. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families as they recover from this traumatic event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened in the incident?
A: A man plowed his SUV into a group of people in a Bronx parking lot, sending five people to the hospital.
Q: What was the cause of the incident?
A: The incident was reportedly stemming from some sort of argument.
Q: How many people were injured?
A: At least five people were injured, with one suffering a broken pelvis.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: Police are searching for the man who was last seen leaving the area in the SUV.
Q: What is the condition of the victims?
A: Four of the victims are expected to recover, while one remains in the hospital with a broken pelvis.
