Pedestrian dies after being crushed by cab in crash

A pedestrian was killed and several others, including an infant, were injured in a three-car crash at Bronx River Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard Sunday. Witnesses say the woman was crossing the street

News 12 Staff

May 26, 2008, 3:07 AM

Updated 6,036 days ago

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A pedestrian was killed and several others, including an infant, were injured in a three-car crash at Bronx River Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard Sunday.
Witnesses say the woman was crossing the street when she was hit by a livery cab and pinned underneath. Workers from a nearby tire shop reportedly came to the scene with a jack to help emergency workers attend to the woman.
The woman was taken to Jacobi Hospital. She died late Sunday.
Another livery cab and a van with Pennsylvania plates were also involved in the crash. Eight other people were injured in the accident. Officials say they remain in serious, but not life-threatening condition