Driver in custody after hitting pedestrian, cyclist overnight in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
NEW YORK - Several people were injured when a driver lost control overnight in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
The chaotic scene unfolded around midnight near the corner of Halsey Street and Tompkins Avenue.
In total, five people were injured -- four taken to the hospital, and one treated on the scene.
Police said a black BMW struck a 19-year-old woman who was walking by and a 32-year-old man riding his bike.
The 19-year-old was rushed to Kings County Hospital with critical head injuries, and the 32-year-old was also taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Police have the 20-year-old driver in custody, but so far, no charges have been filed. They said there was also a passenger inside the vehicle at the time.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.
