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A vehicle plowed through seven pedestrians at a Midtown Manhattan crosswalk late Sunday, leaving at least one critically injured, according to police and law enforcement sources.
The driver of a Honda Accord hit the seven victims around 11:55 p.m. at West 36th Street and 6th Avenue and kept driving to the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, sources said.
Five pedestrians were rushed to Bellevue Hospital, with at least one person in critical condition, sources said.
Victims of the crash are treated on the ground. Shahzaib Arshad
Five pedestrians were rushed to Bellevue Hospital. Shahzaib Arshad
At least one person was critically injured. Shahzaib Arshad
Another victim in stable condition was taken to a different hospital. Shahzaib Arshad
One victim refused medical attention. Shahzaib Arshad
The driver of the Honda Accord crashed their vehicle in Queens after fleeing the accident in Manhattan. Juan Gonzale/NY Post
Officers at the scene in Queens following the driver hitting seven pedestrians and crashing the vehicle. Juan Gonzale/NY Post
Police at the scene of the accident where multiple pedestrians were struck by a hit-and-run driver at West 36th Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan, on Aug. 20, 2023. Robert Mecea
Highway Unit police investigate the accident where multiple pedestrians were struck by a hit-and-run driver at West 36th Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan, on Aug. 20, 2023. Robert MeceaAnother victim in stable condition was taken to a different hospital.
One victim refused medical attention, sources said.
A 29-year-old female person of interest was later taken into custody after she was involved in a three-car crash on the Long Island Expressway at the Clearview Expressway in Queens, sources said.
