BRONX, NY — A 75-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after a vehicle struck him while he was crossing a street in the Bronx on Tuesday morning, according to police.
The crash happened just after 10 a.m. in the Highbridge section, where the pedestrian was crossing Jerome Avenue at East 164th Street when he was hit.
Authorities said the man was unconscious and unresponsive after the collision and was taken to Lincoln Hospital for treatment.
Police say the driver stayed at the scene as investigators responded
The driver did not flee, police said, and remained at the scene after the collision. Officers also said the driver is being questioned as part of the investigation.
The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is handling the case, which is standard procedure in serious crashes involving pedestrians. Police have not released any information yet about possible charges or what led to the impact.
At this stage, the focus is on piecing together exactly how the pedestrian was struck and whether speed, visibility or other factors played a role.
Highbridge intersection is where the crash happened
The collision took place at Jerome Avenue and East 164th Street, a busy Bronx intersection in the Highbridge neighborhood. That location sits within a part of the borough that sees steady foot traffic and routine vehicle movement throughout the day.
Officials did not say whether the man was crossing with a signal or in a crosswalk, and they have not described the direction he was walking. Those details may become important as investigators review the scene.
The time of the crash, shortly after 10 a.m., means the area was active during the late-morning commute and mid-morning neighborhood traffic.
The victim was rushed to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition
Emergency responders transported the man to Lincoln Hospital, where he remained in critical condition after the collision. Police described him as unconscious and unresponsive at the scene before he was moved for treatment.
His age, 75, underscores how serious pedestrian crashes can be, especially for older adults. Even at lower speeds, a vehicle striking someone on foot can cause life-threatening injuries.
Authorities have not provided an update on his condition beyond the initial hospital report.
A serious pedestrian crash in a borough with heavy street traffic
Pedestrian crashes remain a major safety concern in New York City, where dense street grids, constant vehicle movement and large numbers of people walking create daily risk. Serious injuries are especially concerning in areas with busy avenues like Jerome Avenue.
This crash adds to the list of incidents that draw investigators whenever a pedestrian is hit in the city. In those cases, the Collision Investigation Squad often examines the roadway, vehicle position and witness accounts to understand what happened.
Police did not say whether any witnesses have come forward or whether surveillance video is available.
What police have not yet released about the Bronx collision
For now, investigators have shared only the basic facts: a 75-year-old man was struck while crossing Jerome Avenue, the driver stayed on scene, and the pedestrian was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Police have not identified the driver, said whether the vehicle was a car or another type of vehicle, or announced any summonses or arrests. They also have not explained whether alcohol, distraction or traffic violations are being considered.
The investigation remains open as detectives work to determine the full sequence of events.
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