Two pedestrians killed in New York City as traffic fatalities rise

A 13-year-old girl, Niyell McCrorey, died on October 31 after being hit by a car in Manhattan. She had been in the pediatric ICU for a week following the accident. Her family mourns her loss amid rising pedestrian fatalities in New York City. In a separate incident, a 66-year-old man was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Harlem on November 3. The driver of a Toyota RAV4 fled the scene after striking the victim, who later died at the hospital. This year, pedestrian accidents in New York City have increased by 3.2%, with over 7,000 incidents reported. More than 200 pedestrians have died from their injuries in 2024, highlighting a concerning trend in traffic safety.