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NYU Langone nurse killed in hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Here's what we know about the driver.
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Key Points:
- The NYPD is investigating a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn that killed 28-year-old nurse Jiayi Zheng, who was struck by a 2014 Cadillac at the intersection of 55th Street and Third Avenue while crossing.
- Zheng was pronounced dead at NYU Langone-Brooklyn hospital, where she had just completed a night shift; no arrests have been made and the driver remains at large.
- NYU Langone Health and colleagues mourned Zheng's passing, highlighting her dedication and positive impact as a nurse.
- Transportation Alternatives highlighted ongoing safety concerns on Third Avenue, noting 11 fatalities since 2014 and urging the city to expedite planned safety improvements.
- The city Department of Transportation affirmed its commitment to redesigning Third Avenue to enhance pedestrian safety, with more details expected in the coming months.
