Deadly NYC Hit-and-Run: German Tourist Killed in Midtown

Tragic Hit-and-Run in Midtown Manhattan

• 💔 A German couple, visiting New York City for sightseeing, were involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident.
• 📍 The incident occurred at the intersection of 40th Street and Fifth Avenue just before 2:30 PM.

Circumstances of the Incident

• 🚗 A Toyota Sienna minivan was reportedly reversing at high speed and pinned the couple between it and a stopped box truck.
• tragically, the 50-year-old woman was killed, and her 55-year-old husband sustained severe injuries.

Investigation and Suspect Apprehension

• 🏃 The driver fled the scene heading south on Fifth Avenue but was apprehended less than a mile away at 38th and 8th Avenue.
• 🚧 The area, a busy part of Midtown with tourists and commuters, experienced significant traffic disruptions, with Fifth Avenue reopening about 30 minutes prior to the report.
• 🔍 The identities of the victims are currently unknown as the investigation continues.