86-Year-Old U-Haul Driver Injures 3 After Crashing into Cars and Landing on Sidewalk

Midtown U-Haul Collision

• 🚨 An 86-year-old man driving a U-Haul truck caused a multi-vehicle accident in Midtown.
• 💥 The driver first struck a cab, then a second car, before losing control and mounting the sidewalk.
• 🧱 The U-Haul collided with street equipment, including a mailbox, a Link NYC kiosk, and a bus stop sign.

Injuries and Scene Safety

• 🤕 Three people were injured in the incident; fortunately, none of the injuries are life-threatening.
• ⚠️ A significant concern at the scene is live voltage running through the damaged Link NYC kiosk, requiring power to be shut off.
• 🚧 The fire department is securing the area while awaiting utility crews to make the site safe.

Commute Disruption

• 🚦 The crash has caused major disruptions to the evening commute at the busy intersection of 57th and Madison.
• 🚗 Traffic is being diverted, with both eastbound 57th Street and westbound traffic significantly impacted.
• ⏳ The intersection is expected to remain closed for an extended period as authorities manage the scene and power situation.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the U-Haul driver losing control.