NYPD Searching for Driver Involved In Fatal East Harlem Collision near East 118th Street and Third Avenue
EAST HARLEM, MANHATTAN (December 2, 2025) – A 37-year-old woman has tragically died in an East Harlem, Manhattan car accident by the intersection of East 118th Street and Third Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the accident took place around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday. A woman was standing near the driver’s side door of an SUV.
For undetermined reasons, the driver accelerated and hit the woman, knocking her to the ground. That driver failed to remain at the scene and is being sought by police.
Paramedics were called to the scene to help the victim. She was taken to the hospital to receive treatment. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the hospital.
A full investigation into the accident remains ongoing.
Liability for New York City Car Accidents
Speeding remains one of the most common causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, “Speeding was a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2023, killing 11,775, or an average of over 32 people on a typical day. The total number of fatal motor-vehicle crashes attributable to speeding was 10,541.” Several other factors could contribute to a collision.
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Fatigue
Drivers must exercise due care to avoid colliding with other vehicles and pedestrians in the roadway. They must check their blind spots before leaving parking spots or turning at intersections. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with any pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain actions are taken after any pedestrian accident in New York City.
- The police should be called to the scene so that they can investigate.
- The contact information of any eyewitnesses should be gathered.
- Surveillance footage that may have captured the crash should be sought.
Pedestrian accidents tend to be highly preventable. They often involved some amount of negligence on the part of drivers. They may either be distracted or miscalculate the path of pedestrians. Any person injured in a pedestrian accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim. This right extends to the surviving family members of any person who dies in a pedestrian collision.
Investigating New York City Pedestrian Accident
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman killed in this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NYPD. The driver responsible for this crash should do the right thing and turn themselves in.
Do you need more information about an East Harlem pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys are here to help you in any way that we can. We care deeply that victims are aware of their rights and the drivers are held accountable for their negligence. You’re always welcome to reach out to our office anytime at (516) 908-9792.
