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NYPD: Sanitation worker struck by SUV in Soundview in critical condition

The driver stayed at the scene. Police say no arrests were made.

Julia Burns

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Elly Morillo

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Bob Doda

Dec 16, 2024, 12:34 PM

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A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV struck an on-duty sanitation worker behind his truck in Soundview.

The 32-year-old man was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in critical condition. The driver stayed at the scene. Police say no arrests were made.

Police say the incident took place on Colgate Avenue just before noon.

Statement from the DSNY:

"Sanitation Workers have a dangerous job, as the horrifying video of this collision shows. Sanitation Worker Ladson remains at Jacobi Hospital receiving round-the-clock care, and every single one of New York’s Strongest is incredibly grateful to the medical team there. Our entire department stands with Sanitation Worker Ladson’s family in this difficult time."

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