A car struck multiple people in Manhattan on Sunday night, killing one man and injuring at least four others, police and sources said.
The crash took place near the intersection of East 21st Street and Third Avenue in Gramercy at around 7:30 p.m., according to law enforcement sources.
Two men and two women were hospitalized when the car struck them in the busy neighborhood.
A car struck multiple people in Manhattan on June 4, 2023. Peter Gerber
At least one victim was taken to the hospital in grave condition. William Miller
Multiple people were injured and helped by EMS. G.N.Miller/NYPostA 23-year-old man in grave condition was also rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he died of his injuries, sources said.
Police took the operator of the vehicle into custody at the scene, cops said.
Two e-bikes were seen crushed near a gray sedan after the vehicle barreled onto the sidewalk.
Onlookers watch first responders help the victims of the crash. G.N.Miller/NYPost
First responders assisting one of the women with a leg injury. William MillerFirst responders worked to safely dismantle the batteries from the destroyed e-bikes to prevent any explosions, according to the Villager.
Photos from the chaotic scene show one woman on the ground being helped into a neck brace by paramedics and another woman with an injured leg.
Paramedics were also seen wheeling a person in a stretcher to an ambulance.
First responders help one person in a stretcher. Peter Gerber
The driver of the vehicle was seen in handcuffs. Peter GerberAnother photo showed the driver detained by police.
The man was in handcuffs with his head bowed and he appeared to be in tears.
No charges were filed on Sunday night in relation to the crash, police said.
The crash took place near a police academy that has been designated as a migrant shelter at 235 E. 20th St.
The crash took place near the intersection of East 21st Street and Third Avenue in Gramercy at around 7:30pm. G.N.Miller/NYPost
The grey Hyundai Sonata involved in the crash. William Miller