Crime & Safety
Man Fatally Struck By Box Truck In Manhattan: Police
The victim's age or identity has not been released as of Monday afternoon.
NEW YORK CITY — A man was fatally struck by a box truck in Manhattan over the weekend, police said on Monday.
The incident happened on Friday at West 40 Street and 9 Avenue in Hell's Kitchen.
Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.
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The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The driver of the box truck remained on scene and was not injured.
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The victim's age or identity has not been released as of Monday afternoon.
No arrests have been made at this time, and an investigation remains ongoing.
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