Police: Woman fatally struck by truck in Gowanus

Sources say that the intersection where the incident took place does not have a clearly defined crosswalk.

Daniella Rodriguez and News 12 Staff

Jun 26, 2024, 9:38 PM

Updated 126 days ago

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A woman was struck and killed by a truck in Gowanus, according to the NYPD.
Police say the incident happened at the intersection of Bond and Butler streets at around 11:30 a.m. The 83-year-old woman was crossing Bond Street when the truck traveling westbound on Butler Street attempted to make a right turn on Bond and struck her.
Sources say that the intersection where the incident took place does not have a clearly defined crosswalk.
She was transported to Methodist Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Law enforcement officials say the vehicle continued driving for a few blocks before stopping at Bergen Street and 3rd Avenue and pulling over.
At this time, no charges have been filed.