4yr old Abigail Blumenstein and 1yr old Joshua Lew died after they and their mothers were struck by a 44yr old woman driving this white Volvo sedan on 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday March 5, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The 44yr old driver who caused the deaths of 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein is not facing charges at this time, according to Police sources. The driver was transported from the scene to a hospital where she remains hospitalized.
According to Police sources, the NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is currently working with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to suspend her Driver License, pending a complete Medical Review.
Police said the Investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing.
3yr old Evie Mae Abbott stops by the Memorial with her mother, Jennifer Abbott seen at right. Jennifer’s children were friends with deceased 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)From left to right is 3yr old Evie Mae Abbott, her mother Jennifer Abbott, Jessica Cornett and Kiersten Hasemeyer as they pray and grieve at the Memorial on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)3yr old Evie Mae Abbott watches as Jessica Cornett and Kiersten Hasemeyer hold hands as they pray and grieve at the Memorial on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Mayor Bill de Blasio, speaks with protesters outside of the gym where he does his workout on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
A Memorial is seen here for the deceased children on 9th Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Mayor Bill de Blasio, accompanied by his wife Chirlane McCray, were spotted in Park Slope just one block away from where 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein were struck and killed by a 44yr old woman driving a white Volvo on 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn.
Mayor de Blasio is seen here getting Breakfast inside of the Colson Patisserie on 9th Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Mayor de Blasio first had breakfast with his wife inside of the Colson Patisserie before heading to the gym across the street, where he spoke with a group of protesters before proceeding to his workout.
Mayor de Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray leave the Colson Patisserie to head to the gym where protesters are waiting on 9th Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Mayor de Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray head to the gym where protesters are waiting on 9th Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Mayor de Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray head to the gym where protesters are waiting on 9th Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Protesters greeted Mayor de Blasio as he arrived outside the gym where he works out on 9th Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Protesters greeted Mayor de Blasio as he arrived outside the gym where he works out on 9th Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The Protesters, including Paul Steely White from the group Transportation Alternatives, voiced their concerns for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists and pressed the Mayor for meaningful solutions.
Mayor de Blasio speaks to protesters outside the gym where he works out on 9th Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Mayor de Blasio speaks to protesters outside the gym where he works out on 9th Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Mayor de Blasio speaks to protesters outside the gym where he works out on 9th Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Protesters outside the gym where Mayor de Blasio works out on 9th Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Protesters outside the gym where Mayor de Blasio works out on 9th Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)This driver was pulled over for a Traffic Infraction that occurred on 9th Street at 5th Avenue as Police cracked down on drivers on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)People stop by a Memorial for the deceased children on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Investigators at the scene where a 4yr old girl and a 1yr boy were killed on Monday February 5th, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
A 4yr old girl and a 1yr boy were pronounced dead at Methodist Hospital after they and two 34yr old women were run over by a 44yr old woman driving a white Volvo sedan on 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn.
A crumpled stroller is seen on the ground. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The Volvo then crashed into several parked vehicles. The two adult female victims, one of whom is reported to be pregnant, were also taken to Methodist Hospital where they were listed in Critical but Stable condition.
Investigators at the scene where a 4yr old girl and a 1yr boy were killed on Monday February 5th, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
It is not clear at this time whether any relationship exists between the adult victims and the deceased children. The driver of the Volvo was taken into custody at the scene.
Investigators at the scene where a 4yr old girl and a 1yr boy were killed on Monday February 5th, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)A small white shoe is seen on the trunk of the Volvo. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Investigators at the scene where a 4yr old girl and a 1yr boy were killed on Monday February 5th, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)One side of a small white shoe is seen on the trunk of the Volvo. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)One side of a small white shoe sits on the trunk of the Volvo while a bag and crumpled stroller lay on the roadway. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Investigators at the scene where a 4yr old girl and a 1yr boy were killed on Monday February 5th, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)One side of a small white shoe is seen on the roadway. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Clothing items are seen on the roadway. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)A child’s shoe is seen here on the roadway. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)A bottle is seen here laying on the roadway. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Investigators at the scene where a 4yr old girl and a 1yr boy were killed on Monday February 5th, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
