PHOTO: Taxi Jumps Sidewalk in Midtown, Hitting Pedestrian

The pedestrian had minor injuries

An out-of-control taxi cab jumped a sidewalk in Midtown Monday night, hitting a pedestrian, officials say.

It happened a little before 8 p.m. at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and 54th Street.

Police said the driver of the cab veered and hit a woman on the sidewalk, as well as scaffolding, before stopping.

The woman was treated for minor injuries.

The driver has not been charged, though police are still investigating.

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