New York

Taurino Rosendo Morales, Delfino Eduardo Maceda Killed in Accident at East 61st St in Manhattan, NY

Published on: January 5, 2022

Date of Accident
December 24, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Taurino Rosendo Morales, Delfino Eduardo Maceda
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

E 61st St, New York, NY, USA

What Happened

New York State Police are investigating a collision that killed two men at East 61st St in Manhattan, NY on December 24th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 9:20 a.m. A Baldor food delivery truck is said to have veered from the road onto the sidewalk and hit a fire hydrant before striking a bicyclist and a pedestrian. The cyclist, identified as 37-year-old Taurino Rosendo Morales and the pedestrian, 47-year-old Delfino Eduardo Maceda, were both hospitalized with injuries they later died from as a result. A passenger in the truck, age 32, was also hospitalized with minor injuries. The 66-year-old driver remained at the scene for questioning.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New York State Police
Vehicles Involved
Baldor Food Delivery Truck
Road/Highway
Baldor Food Delivery Truck
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Baldor Food Delivery Truck veered onto the sidewalk and struck a pedestrian and bicyclist

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