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Boro Park Pedestrian, 84, Dies After Being Struck as Driver Is Arrested

Conflicting reports on the crash date leave the timeline unclear pending official confirmation.

Overview

  • R’ Noach Klein, 84, was hit at 18th Avenue and 49th Street in Boro Park and died shortly after at Maimonides Medical Center.
  • Boro Park Hatzolah responded to the scene and transported him to the hospital in critical condition.
  • The NYPD arrested the driver and charged multiple driving violations, with VINnews reporting the motorist had a suspended license.
  • Yeshiva World’s updates cite different days for the collision, noting Sunday in one report and Wednesday night in a later notice.
  • Police say the crash remains under investigation, and levaya details will be released when available.