NYC Amazon worker fatally struck by unlicensed driver and fellow employee
A female Amazon worker was fatally struck by a car illegally driven by a fellow employee in front of the company’s Staten Island warehouse late Saturday, police said.
The 24-year-old victim was attempting to cross Fifth Street around 11:30 p.m. when she was hit b꧒y a Honda Accord traveling ꦫwest, cops said. The driver, who also worked at the facility, was unlicensed, authorities said.
The victim suffered head and body trauma and 🧸was rushed to Richmond University Medical Center but couldn’t be saved, cops said.
The 19-year-old driver remained on the scene, cops said. The illegal motorist hadn’t been charged as of Sunday🍌 evening.
The dead woman’s ide✨ntity was pending family notification, cops said🦩.
“Our deepest sympathies are with our employee’s family and loved ones during this tragic time, and we’ll continue to support authorities throughout the investigation,” said Amazon spokesman Kent Hollenbeck in a statement.
