Two Women Killed in Horrific New York City Crash as Car Plows Through Intersection and Triggers Chain-Reaction Collision

THE BRONX, NEW YORK — A devastating crash in New York City has claimed the lives of two women and left several others injured after an elderly driver allegedly sped through a busy intersection, struck pedestrians and collided with multiple vehicles. The horrifying incident unfolded on the afternoon of October 9, 2026, in the Bronx, turning an ordinary day in the neighborhood into a scene of chaos and heartbreak. Witnesses described a frightening series of impacts as people were struck and vehicles were pushed into one another.

According to the New York Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. near Allerton Avenue and Holland Avenue. An 81-year-old man driving a Mercedes-Benz C300 allegedly continued through the intersection and struck pedestrians crossing the street. The vehicle then collided with other cars, setting off a chain reaction involving several vehicles. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as injured victims lay amid the wreckage, while nearby residents and workers tried to understand what had happened.

Four female pedestrians were struck during the incident, according to police accounts reported by PEOPLE. The victims included Angel Johnson, 39, and Robin Kennedy, 57, both residents of the Bronx. They were transported to Jacobi Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead. Two other women, ages 60 and 84, were also injured. The 84-year-old woman remained in critical condition, while the 60-year-old was reported to be stable. In total, nine people were taken to the hospital, including the driver, his passenger and occupants of the other vehicles.

For those who witnessed the collision, the scene was difficult to forget. One witness described seeing multiple people struck by a car, calling the incident horrific. The force of the crash also damaged nearby businesses, with windows reportedly shattered by the impact. Longtime neighborhood residents expressed shock and sadness, particularly after learning that Johnson had died. One local resident remembered her as a friendly woman who regularly greeted people as she walked through the neighborhood, a familiar presence whose sudden death left those who knew her devastated.

Police have continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the driver’s actions before the impact. Authorities said no arrests had been made as of the latest reports, and the NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad was examining the case. While investigators work to establish exactly how the crash occurred, the incident has renewed concerns about pedestrian safety at busy city intersections, where a single collision can have devastating consequences for people simply trying to cross the street.

As the Bronx community mourns the two women, the crash leaves behind grieving loved ones and injured victims facing an uncertain recovery. What began as a routine afternoon ended in tragedy, reminding residents how quickly lives can change on a crowded city street. For the families of Angel Johnson and Robin Kennedy, the loss is irreversible, while the investigation continues in the hope of establishing a clear account of the events that led to the deadly collision.

Sources: PEOPLE | CBS New York