Car strikes pedestrian and building in New Rochelle
New Rochelle police say the pedestrian, who was not identified, was struck while crossing North Avenue and The Blvd shortly after 3 p.m.
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A vehicle struck a pedestrian and a building Monday afternoon in New Rochelle, prompting an emergency response.
New Rochelle police say the pedestrian, who was not identified, was struck while crossing North Avenue and The Blvd shortly after 3 p.m.
According to police, after the pedestrian was hit, the vehicle, which appeared to be a taxi, then ran into the building that used to house Moon Diner at 412 North Ave.
After getting the car safely out of the building, fire crews began to assess the damage and worked to secure it.
According to police, the pedestrian was taken to the hospital for what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the car claimed to have no injuries, and the passengers sustained minor leg injuries, police say. No charges were filed.
One resident that spoke with News 12 says it could've ended up much worse.
"This is usually a busy sidewalk. It could be pretty busy during this time, people coming home from work, the kids getting out of school," said New Rochelle resident Gina Pondexter.
