A tragic incident unfolded on Staten Island yesterday evening when a 60-year-old man was fatally struck by a school bus. The NYPD identified the man as Carl Calabro, a resident of Tompkinsville. Calabro was reportedly attempting to cross Slosson Terrace near Bay Street, which is about 50 feet west of a crosswalk, when the bus made a left turn and collided with him, as detailed in a report by SILive.
The driver of the school bus, a 55-year-old man, remained on the scene following the accident. There was one child on board the bus, who was evaluated by emergency medical workers and safely returned to a parent. Calabro was quickly transported to Richmond University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident but have so far not filed any charges. This accident marks the city's struggle to ensure pedestrian safety as it counts among several traffic-related fatalities this year on Staten Island, according to Gothamist.
Earlier that day, Staten Island had mourned another pedestrian, Kathleen Murphy, 64, who was fatally hit by a vehicle in a separate incident. The crash occurred on the grounds of Staten Island University Hospital, where Murphy was struck by an SUV driver while walking from the parking lot towards the hospital building. The 67-year-old male driver of the Volkswagen SUV involved in the incident stayed at the scene, and police have yet to suggest any criminality in the case.
The hospital administration expressed their sorrow over the loss, stating, "We are deeply saddened by the devastating event that occurred today at Staten Island University Hospital," in a statement conveyed by SILive. The hospital representatives extended their "thoughts and heartfelt condolences" to the families and community members affected by the tragedy and communicated their commitment to offer support through this challenging period. As investigations by the NYPD’s Highway Collision Investigation Squad continue to unfold, Staten Islanders are reminded once again to be extra cautious as they navigate through the often unforgiving thoroughfares of the cityscape.
