Police on Staten Island are investigating a fatal collision that took the life of a 24-year-old woman working out of an Amazon warehouse.
The woman was walking near Gulf Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Saturday when she was struck by the driver of a Honda Accord, according to police.
A preliminary investigation has determined the victim was trying to cross 5th Street when she was hit by the driver traveling westbound.
Police say the 19-year-old driver stayed at the scene. They have not announced if the driver is expected to face any criminal charges.
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The 24-year-old woman was transported to Richmond University Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. Police were holding her identity until family could be notified.
A company spokesperson confirmed the woman worked for Amazon.
"Our deepest sympathies are with our employee’s family and loved ones during this tragic time, and we’ll continue to support authorities throughout the investigation," a statement read.
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Fatal traffic incidents are up this year compared to 2019: 19% in New York, 6% in New Jersey and 43% in Connecticut.
The fatal collision on Staten Island came on the eve of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Hundreds of events were held across the country Sunday demanding action and calling for a national Vision Zero goal from Congress and the president.
“Not only did I lose my sibling, but I lost a person I idolized. The void in my heart is permanent. And the worst part of it is that the crash was completely preventable,” one of the speakers at a remembrance event in Newark said Sunday.
Back in New York City, Sen. Chuck Schumer renewed his pledge to reduce traffic deaths.
"We can get to zero deaths on our streets. We know how to do it. The resources are beginning to come in and we will get this done," Schumer said at a Brooklyn event.
