Taxi driver had medical episode before hitting pedestrians: NYPD
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A 58-year-old cab driver who was behind the wheel of a Taxi that hit multiple pedestrians on Christmas Day suffered a medical episode, police tell PIX11 News.
On Wednesday, multiple people were rushed to at least two Manhattan hospitals after a yellow cab drove onto a sidewalk and struck multiple people. Police said the incident occurred at West 34th Street and Sixth Avenue.
Six people were injured.
A 9-year-old boy suffered a laceration to his right thigh. A 41-year-old suffered an injury to the head, and a 49-year-old woman suffered a leg injury. Police say they are expected to recover from their injuries.
Three other people were also injured but refused medical attention at the scene, police said.
Other details were not made available. A full investigation remains ongoing, authorities said.
This story comprises reporting from PIX11 News reporter Eileen Lehpamer.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.