Pedestrian Seriously Hurt When Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Building: FDNY

A pedestrian was badly hurt when a taxi jumped a curb and smashed into a midtown building Monday, authorities say.

Fire officials say the cab jumped the curb on 59th Street near Madison Avenue shortly before 11:30 a.m.

Authorities said the man was taken to a hospital in serious condition; he is expected to survive.

The Taxi and Limousine Commission said it had "no specifics at this time."

The cab is owned by Style Management Co. in Manhattan, which had no comment.

 
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