US EditionChild, 8, Hit and Killed by Driver in Brooklyn Crosswalk
- An eight-year-old boy named Mordechai Keller was fatally hit by a black Honda Pilot while crossing the intersection of Albany Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights on Saturday evening around 5:30 p.m.
- The boy was crossing the street with his 18-year-old sister when the 69-year-old driver hit him while traveling southbound, and the driver remained at the scene without arrest.
- Emergency responders transported Mordechai to Kings County Hospital, where he was later declared dead, while bystanders recalled the distressing scene and members of the local Jewish community came together in mourning.
- Authorities stated that the inquiry into the incident is ongoing, while local residents expressed concerns about the street's hazards and vowed to commemorate Mordechai's memory.
- A fundraising effort, organized by local community groups, is underway to provide financial assistance directly to the Keller family following this heartbreaking tragedy.
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Child, 8, hit and killed by driver in Brooklyn crosswalk
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (PIX11) -- A child was killed after being struck by a driver in Brooklyn on Thursday, according to police. The 8-year-old boy was crossing the street at the intersection of Albany Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights around 5:30 p.m., authorities say. That's when he was hit by a 69-year-old driving a black Honda Pilot down Albany Avenue, officials report. More Local News The 8-year-old was transported to a lo…
Two Young Boys Have Died In 'Horrific' Car Accidents
The Top 5 Regions With The Most Shark Attacks In The USA (1:39) Two young boys have died in "horrific" car accidents over the weekend.An 8-year-old boy in New York and a 13-year-old boy in New Jersey each died in terrible crashes. In New Jersey, a 13-year-old boy and his dad were involved in a terrible car accident. The crash took place at the Jersey Shore. They were driving home after spending the weekend at a camp ground.From the report:Middle…
8-year-old boy killed by SUV while crossing Brooklyn intersection
It happened at Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue in Crown Heights around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Police say the boy was walking with his 18-year-old sister when he was hit by an SUV traveling southbound.
8-Year-Old Jewish Boy Tragically Killed in Brooklyn Crash
BROOKLYN – A tragic accident in Crown Heights claimed the life of 8-year-old Jewish boy Mordechai Keller on Saturday afternoon, after he was struck by an SUV while crossing Eastern Parkway near Albany Avenue. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email The black Honda Pilot hit Mordechai as he crossed the intersection […]
TRAGEDY IN CROWN HEIGHTS: 8-Year-Old Mordechai Keller Z”L Killed by Vehicle on Eastern Parkway
TRAGEDY IN CROWN HEIGHTS: A heartbreaking tragedy occurred in Crown Heights on Shabbos afternoon, when 8-year-old Mordica (Mordechai) Keller Z”L, a young Lubavitcher boy, was struck and killed while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Avenue around 5:30 PM. According to NYPD, the child was hit by a black Honda Pilot driven by a 69-year-old man. The driver remained at the scene and has not been arrested, though an investigation is underway. Hatzal…
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