New York City authorities say three people were killed and eight others injured after a pickup truck drove into a group celebrating the Fourth of July.
Police Chief Jeffrey Maddrey says the truck came down a street “at a high rate of speed” shortly before 9 p.m. Thursday and drove into Corlears Hook Park on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Last night's deadly incident at a park in the Lower East Side breaks my heart.
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) July 5, 2024
Families were enjoying their day like so many others only for it to end in a tragic incident caused by a careless driver under the influence.
Sending my prayers to all the families impacted. https://t.co/WxL3WRK7FK pic.twitter.com/4tHqI3aJcA
Maddrey says two victims were confirmed dead at the scene. A police spokesperson says a third victim was later pronounced dead.
Police say the driver, 44-year-old Daniel Hyden has been arrested on charges including driving while intoxicated.
It's not clear whether Hyden has an attorney who can speak for him.
