Amy Phillipson, 57, killed and driver Sherman Harrison arrested in collision at Laight Street and West Street in Manhattan, New York
Modified Date:
Mon, 12/31/2018 - 8:20amAccident Date:
Saturday, December 29, 2018
1 Dead in Fiery 4-Car Wreck in Lower Manhattan
The Audi driver tried to flee the scene on foot, but was arrested. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment, and charges against him are pending, police said.
Fiery, multi-car wreck in NYC kills driver; charges filed
Police say Harrison was apprehended as he tried to flee with his dog. He was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and manslaughter.
Woman Killed in 6-Car NYC Wreck ID'd; Audi Driver Charged
Cops say Phillipson was driving the 2003 Honda CRV set ablaze by the six vehicle wreck near Laight and West streets by the Holland Tunnel Saturday morning. Video from the scene showed a trail of debris almost a block long.
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Sometimes a fatal collision happens through no one's fault. Crashes caused by weather and road conditions, or by wildlife in the roadway, are examples. But when a fatal crash is caused by negligence, then family members should pursue a wrongful death claim, to uphold the victim's rights and begin the financial recovery process. Learn more about wrongful death claims here.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Sherman Harrison
Amy Phillipson
Roadway:
Laight Street and West StreetCity:
Manhattan, NYCounty:
New York County, NYArea:
New York, NY
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