One pedestrian dead and several others injured in DUI car crash in Manhattan

It was an ordinary evening in Gramercy, Manhattan, where people were going about their daily routines. However, that evening turned into a nightmare when a terrifying car accident caused by an intoxicated driver unfolded on a busy sidewalk.

Last Sunday night around 7:30 pm, an intoxicated driver, 26-year-old Mahbub Ali from Astoria, Queens, drove onto the sidewalk at 21st Street and Third Avenue, resulting in a chain-reaction crash. Eyewitnesses described the scene as horrific, with people screaming, commotion everywhere, and bystanders rushing to help the injured. The consequences of this reckless act were devastating, leading to the death of a 23-year-old man in the crosswalk and injuring several others, including an 18-year-old man on an e-bike and a 26-year-old woman. It is particularly heartbreaking to learn that the victims struck on the sidewalk were asylum seekers staying at a nearby migrant shelter.

The driver, Mahbub Ali, has since been arrested and faces serious charges, including manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and assault. These charges reflect the severity of the incident and the potential consequences for his actions. As NYC car accident attorneys, we recognize the importance of holding accountable those who cause harm due to their negligence or recklessness. Such cases not only seek justice for the victims but also serve as a deterrent for others, highlighting the importance of responsible driving and the devastating consequences that can arise from impaired or reckless behavior behind the wheel.

A few hours later, in Queens another drunk driver, 22 year old Tamir Khan, crashed in an another car, killing the 64-year-old driver and seriously injuring the passenger (read more about this accident in the NY Daily News)

The Manhattan car accident and the Queens car accident serve as a stark reminder of the potential dangers we face every day, even when doing something as mundane as walking down the street. They are both tragic incidents that has changed lives forever and highlighted the need for responsible driving and the enforcement of laws against drunk driving.

Picture of the location of the fatal DUI accident in Grammercy: courtesy of Google Map