A 79-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle on East Lincoln Avenue in Mount Vernon, with emergency personnel finding him injured at the scene before he was rushed across the city line to a Bronx trauma center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver remained at the scene, and no other injuries were reported. His identity is being withheld pending notification of family.
The crash happened Wednesday in the area of East Lincoln Avenue, according to Daily Voice, which reported that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. He was transported to Jacobi Hospital, and officials say he died from his injuries. The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation, per officials, and the driver stayed at the scene, according to the city.
Why the Victim Was Rushed Into the Bronx
Why the Victim Was Rushed Into the Bronx The 79-year-old was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi after the crash.
A bridge replacement over the Hutchinson River Parkway and Hutchinson River has been completed.
Pedestrian Safety Concerns
Pedestrian safety remains a concern for roadways that carry heavy traffic alongside pedestrian activity.
Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1146, every driver is required to exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian, according to the New York State Senate. Separately, the linked Silver Law Group information says no-fault coverage may be available to pedestrians regardless of fault.
Pedestrian Deaths Climbing Among Older Adults
The fatality also highlights pedestrian-safety concerns in Westchester County and among older adults nationally.
The broader discussion also considers pedestrian deaths among Americans aged 65 and older. Mount Vernon has taken some recent steps aimed at pedestrian safety more broadly: the city launched school zone speed cameras earlier this month, enforcing a 10 mph limit around schools following the 2019 death of a 9-year-old student.
The Mount Vernon Police Department Detective Division is asking anyone with information about Wednesday's crash to call 914-665-2510. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting tip411 at 847411, beginning the message with MVPD.
