A violent crash occurred in Manhattan's Chinatown, where a driver of a Chevy Malibu struck a man on a bike and a woman on the sidewalk. The incident took place at approximately 7:30 a.m. near Canal Street and Bowery. After colliding with the victims, the driver also rammed into a parked NYPD van and crashed into a jewelry store. Authorities reported that the driver and her passenger fled but were apprehended nearby. Community members called for safety measures in the area as the victims have yet to be identified.
The crash happened near Canal Street and Bowery, near the Manhattan Bridge around 7:30 a.m., with a man on a bike and a woman sitting on the sidewalk struck by a Chevy Malibu.
Witnesses reported that the vehicle was going at least 70 mph, coming off the bridge, and that the driver clipped the two victims before crashing into a parked NYPD van and a jewelry store.
The remnants of the crash included a tree brought down, a bench thrown from its position, and shoes left scattered on the road, highlighting the violent nature of the incident.
Witness Karlin Chan suggested the need for Jersey barriers or permanent barriers to enhance safety in the area following this tragic event.
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