Local Woman Killed by Driver Making Left Turn in Midtown
A devastating accident shook the heart of Midtown yesterday, claiming the life of 60-year-old Wendy Davis. The Queens resident was walking westbound across Broadway, just before 9 pm, at the intersection with West 53rd Street. Her fate took a deadly turn when she was struck by a Cadillac SUV attempting to make a left turn onto Broadway.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that Davis had the right of way and officials stated she sustained severe head and body injuries. Despite efforts by medical responders, Davis succumbed to her wounds at Mount Sinai Hospital. The 61-year-old driver involved in the crash remained at the scene but showed no signs of arrest or charge from authorities.
This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers lurking on our city's streets. According to NYPD data, pedestrian fatalities have claimed two lives this year alone within the Midtown North Precinct. The precinct has seen a slight decline in overall crashes since last year, with 895 reported incidents through November compared to 918 in 2024.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
A devastating accident shook the heart of Midtown yesterday, claiming the life of 60-year-old Wendy Davis. The Queens resident was walking westbound across Broadway, just before 9 pm, at the intersection with West 53rd Street. Her fate took a deadly turn when she was struck by a Cadillac SUV attempting to make a left turn onto Broadway.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that Davis had the right of way and officials stated she sustained severe head and body injuries. Despite efforts by medical responders, Davis succumbed to her wounds at Mount Sinai Hospital. The 61-year-old driver involved in the crash remained at the scene but showed no signs of arrest or charge from authorities.
This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers lurking on our city's streets. According to NYPD data, pedestrian fatalities have claimed two lives this year alone within the Midtown North Precinct. The precinct has seen a slight decline in overall crashes since last year, with 895 reported incidents through November compared to 918 in 2024.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Can you believe what happened to that poor woman Wendy? She was just minding her own biz, walking across the street, when this driver came out of nowhere and didn't even slow down 
It's like, what even is going through their mind?! We need to be more aware on our streets, guys. Pedestrian safety is super important - we gotta look both ways before crossing, stay alert, and never assume the other guy will stop for us 
If you're a driver, it's your job to protect those of us who are just trying to get around safely. Let's all do our part to be more mindful on the roads 
. I mean, who makes a left turn into oncoming traffic? It's just crazy! And the worst part is, the driver wasn't even charged... like, what's going through that person's mind?! It's not like Wendy Davis was being reckless or anything, she had the right of way and everything 
. I'm so tired of these stories where people get killed crossing streets because drivers can't be bothered to follow basic rules of the road. And now we're seeing a decline in crashes in that one precinct... is it just a coincidence? It's hard to tell what's really going on here 
. Anyway, my thoughts are with Wendy Davis' family and loved ones 
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. Pedestrian fatalities are already super tragic, but this is just ridiculous. Should be a total wake-up call for everyone to stay alert while driving 
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that's such a tragic thing to happen. i know it's not the driver's fault per se but accidents like this just make you wonder if there's anything we can do to prevent them. i mean, wouldn't it've been safer for her to have a crosswalk or something? and what about those pedestrians who aren't as lucky as wendy davis? it's hard to fathom how someone would think they could turn left like that without checking their surroundings first... 
anyway, i hope the authorities do some serious investigation and get to the bottom of this. 
I mean, she had the right of way and everythin! They need 2 be held accountable 4 this kinda thing. It's not like it's the first time dis has happened in NYC, we gotta do better 
. RIP Wendy Davis 
Just read about this awful accident on Broadway 
The poor woman, Wendy Davis, was just minding her own business when some driver made a left turn and took her life 
and more pedestrian-friendly zones 
. It's not just about accidents, it's about preventing them 
like, what's going on here?! Can't we even make a simple left turn without killing someone?! I mean, come on! Wendy Davis was just minding her own business, walking across the street, and BAM! Left turn = fatal accident. This is just crazy. And to think the driver just drove away... no charge? 
. it's crazy how people just don't care about others on the road. btw have you guys tried that new coffee shop downtown, i heard their cold brew is amazing 
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Distracted drivers need to check their mirrors! 
Meanwhile, pedestrians are just trying to get from point A to point B without becoming a statistic 
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