Two men were killed and three others critically injured on Friday night after a suspected drunk driver lost control of his car and plowed onto a New York City sidewalk. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. in the Manhattan Valley neighborhood, near Amsterdam Avenue and West 109th Street.
Crash Details
The 61-year-old driver of a black Mercedes-Benz SUV allegedly struck multiple parked vehicles before jumping the curb and crashing into a group of men outside a barber shop. The deceased victims were identified as a 35-year-old man and a 46-year-old man. According to reports, the 35-year-old was a father of triplets, while the 46-year-old worked as a doorman.
Investigation Underway
The driver was taken into custody at the scene. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is conducting a thorough investigation into the crash. Authorities are examining whether alcohol impairment played a role in the incident.
The tragedy has left the community in shock, with residents calling for increased safety measures to prevent similar incidents. The names of the victims have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
