Police: Driver Killed In Fiery Crash After Hitting Pedestrian In The Bronx

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Police say a driver was killed in a fiery crash after hitting a pedestrian early this morning in the Bronx.

The driver allegedly struck the pedestrian around 1:30a as he was exiting the Bronx River Parkway at East Gunhill Road.

Police said the driver attempted to flee the scene, but crashed into a barrier, causing his car to burst into flames.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The pedestrian was taken to the hospital, where he also died of his injuries.

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• The Bronx
• New York