62-Year-Old Driver Plows U-Haul Truck into Multiple People in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NYC – A tragic incident occurred in two Brooklyn neighborhoods when a 62-year-old driver of a rented U-Haul truck plowed into multiple people on streets, bike lanes, and sidewalks, leaving one person dead and eight injured. The driver’s rampage reportedly began around 5th Avenue and Bay Ridge Parkway in Bay Ridge and continued north into Sunset Park. The police immediately responded to the incident and are currently investigating the matter. Although the investigation is ongoing, officials have stated that they do not believe the incident was an accident.

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