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    Pedestrians struck: 6 people, including 2 kids, hit by out-of-control vehicle in Washington Heights, Manhattan


    ByEyewitness News

    Thursday, March 16, 2023 4:09AM

    6 pedestrians struck by out-of-control vehicle in Manhattan

    WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) — Several pedestrians, including two children, were injured after being struck by a vehicle that lost control and jumped a curb in Washington Heights Wednesday night.

    The vehicle lost control just after 6 p.m. and jumped a curb at Broadway and West 190th Street, in front of the R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home.

    Six pedestrians were struck, including two 3-year-old children who suffered bloody noses. They were taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

    A total of four adults were injured and taken to an area hospital in stable condition.

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    Three of the adults suffered neck and back pain while the fourth adult suffered a broken leg.

    All six victims are expected to survive.

    The driver temporarily fled the scene on foot and then returned. Sources say the driver, a woman, is expected to be charged with DWI.

    The investigation is ongoing.

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