A Monday morning commute ended in tragedy when a 60-year-old Bronx man was killed after his car struck the center median on the Trans-Manhattan Expressway, according to police. Authorities identified the driver as Jose Soriano, who was headed eastbound on a ramp when he lost control of his vehicle. He was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police Account of the Crash
According to News 12 New York, police say Soriano was driving eastbound on the ramp when he lost control and hit the center median. Emergency responders rushed him to the Harlem hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the outlet reported. Investigators stayed on scene to document the crash and gather evidence.
Where the Crash Happened
The collision took place on a ramp along the Trans-Manhattan Expressway, a short but heavily traveled stretch of I-95 that connects the George Washington Bridge to the Alexander Hamilton Bridge in upper Manhattan, according to Wikipedia. The corridor funnels both interstate and local traffic through a tight web of ramps and connections, so a single crash there can quickly snarl traffic across a wide swath of the region’s highway network.
Investigation Still Ongoing
Police told News 12 New York that it was not immediately clear what caused Soriano to lose control of his car, and that their investigation remains active. As of the time of the report, the NYPD had not released details on whether speed, a possible mechanical issue or any other factors may have contributed to the crash.
