Transportation Alternatives Statement After Another Heartbreaking Weekend of Traffic Violence
Crashes have killed 27 people in 2023.
2021 and 2022 had the most hit-and-runs involving serious injury or death in recorded history.
NEW YORK — After another weekend of traffic violence, in which hit-and-run drivers killed two pedestrians and critically injured two cyclists, Transportation Alternatives released the following statement:
Statement from Elizabeth Adams, Senior Director of Advocacy & Organizing at Transportation Alternatives:
“We send our deepest condolences to the families of 24-year-old Tecinna Bahadur, who was killed by a drunk SUV driver on the Van Wyck Expressway service road, and Tamika Richards, who was killed by the hit-and-run driver of a pickup truck as she crossed the street. Tamika, a mother of six, died protecting her child from a reckless driver in Coney Island.”
“We wish a full recovery to the two bike riders who were critically injured in Hells Kitchen and Mott Haven by hit-and-run drivers.”
“No New Yorker should fear death or injury on our streets, whether they are crossing the street with your family or riding a bike. After another heartbreaking weekend of hit-and-runs, we demand action from Mayor Adams and Commissioner Rodriguez to make our streets safe for everybody. We need urgent action now to slow drivers down, redesign streets for safety, and build protected bike lanes.”
“Our lawmakers in Albany must pass the full SAFE Streets Act without delay, including Sammy’s Law, which would finally allow New York City to control its own speed limits.”
