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Driver Arrested After Fatal Collision with 10-Year-Old Girl in Brooklyn

Isaac Karczag faces charges including failure to yield to a pedestrian after the tragic incident.

  • Isaac Karczag, 62, was arrested following the fatal collision in Brooklyn where he struck 10-year-old Yitty Wertzberger.
  • The incident occurred as Karczag made an illegal turn into a crosswalk, leading to the girl's death.
  • Karczag was charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian, failure to obey traffic devices, and failure to exercise due care.
  • Street safety advocates call for improved visibility and safety measures at the intersection.
  • Local officials and community members express deep sorrow and call for urgent action on street safety.
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