A hit-and-run incident on Saturday resulted in the deaths of cyclist Kevin Scott Cruickshank, 55, and May Kwok, 63, at a dangerous intersection in Manhattan. The driver, 23-year-old Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, previously faced charges for a hit-and-run while driving without a valid license. Despite community efforts for safer streets, the Department of Transportation's plans to redesign the notorious Canal Street have been delayed. Following the tragedy, further recklessness was evident when another driver crashed at the same intersection the next day.
On Saturday, a recidivist hit-and-run driver struck and killed 55-year-old cyclist Kevin Scott Cruickshank and 63-year-old woman May Kwok at a dangerous intersection.
Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, 23, drove off the Manhattan Bridge, hitting the victims after being previously charged for a hit-and-run in April.
The dangerous design of the Manhattan Bridge sends drivers onto busy pedestrian areas, prompting calls for safer street redesigns.
Efforts to improve Canal Street's safety have been delayed by the Department of Transportation, as highlighted by another crash occurring the day after the fatalities.
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