Man standing on Major Deegan Expressway killed after being hit by 2 cars
KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS, the Bronx (WABC) -- A man was hit twice while standing outside his car on the Major Deegan Expressway.
Police say a 22-year-old man was driving a Honda near Van Cortlandt Park South when it became disabled.
When he got out of the car in the left lane, the driver was hit by a Subaru that also heading southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway.
Officials say the impact of this crash caused the 22-year-old to be thrown into the northbound lane, where he was then hit by a Jeep.
The Jeep overturned and the 37-year-old driver was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital in critical condition, authorities said.
Officials say the 22-year-old man who was struck twice died of his injuries.
No arrest have been made and an investigation is ongoing.
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