One pedestrian killed near 957 W 95TH ST in Washington Heights
A pedestrian was killed after a Sunday early morning hit-and-run collision in Washington Heights on August 16, 2026 at 2:55 AM.
The crash occurred near 957 W 95TH ST, on a road divided by a median barrier. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. It was dark but with streetlights, the weather was rainy, and the roadway was wet. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.
A 2022 Chevrolet Equinox was heading east. The police report did not have details about the driver.
A 42-year-old man (pedestrian) was killed.
Police were notified at 3:07 AM and made a desk report. This was the 780th injurious crash reported in August 2026, and the 11,403rd injurious crash reported in 2026. It was the 60th fatal crash for 2026.
Where it happened
957 W 95TH ST
- Neighborhood
- Washington Heights
- Ward
- 21st Ward
- Nearest streets
- W 95TH ST
- Intersections
- W 95TH ST & S MORGAN ST
Street view: 41.7213° N, 87.6478° W
2 people and 1 vehicle
Reported Conditions
- Crash type
- PEDESTRIAN
- Primary cause
- UNABLE TO DETERMINE
- Weather
- RAIN
- Lighting
- DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
- Road surface
- WET
- Road defect
- NO DEFECTS
- Trafficway
- DIVIDED - W/MEDIAN BARRIER
- Traffic control
- NO CONTROLS
- Speed limit
- 30 MPH
Raw data
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