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June 05, 2006
Yet another death on Lenox Ave
I've written tongue-in-cheek before about the various murders (link 1, link 2, link 3) that happen on a regular basis in Harlem, but today's news is really tragic. At 122nd & Lenox, the nearest intersection to my apartment, a 30-year-old law student tried to stop traffic so his crutches-using girlfriend could cross. He was struck by an SUV and killed on the spot. The driver braked then accelerated and kept right on going.
It's not unusual for cars to speed down Lenox at highway speeds, and at 4.15AM, the only people driving in Harlem are either high, drunk, or mentally insane. With any luck, this driver will be brought to justice. Peace be upon the victim and his family.
What's wierd is that if the young lady is on crutches, why didn't the cab turn onto 122nd and let them off right in front of the house? It puts an extra 30 cents on the meter, but it's some of the best 30 cents that can be spent.
Posted by adrianjo at June 5, 2006 12:05 AM