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Bus Rider Punched for No Reason - Cops Said  The NYPD is searching for this woman in connection with a random assault on a bus rider in the Bronx. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein  Bronx Voice  May 1, 2024  BRONX - A woman was punched in the head by a deranged passenger on a Bronx bus during a random attack, cops said.  At around 6:41 pm on April 22, a 54-year-old woman was riding aboard the BX39 bus on White Plains Road in Ollinville. A woman walked up to her and, without saying, a word punched her in the head. The attacker then calmly exited the bus at East 219th Street.  The victim was taken to Montefiore Medical Center where she was listed in stable condition.  No motive has been determined so far as to the reason for the attack or why the victim was targeted.  The NYPD released surveillance video from inside the bus. The suspect is described as a female with a medium complexion. She was last seen wearing a dark blue snorkel jacket with a fur collar and carrying a red handb

Van Driver Killed Crashing into Back of Tractor Trailer on Cross Bronx Expressway



By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice 

October 13, 2022 


BRONX - A driver was killed when his van slammed into the back of a tractor trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway in Throggs Neck. 




At around 8 am on October 12, police responding to a 911 call in the center lane of the northbound Cross Bronx Expressway found a 2019 Chevrolet van smashed into the back of a 2017 Peterbilt Tractor. Cops found the 29-year-old driver of the van pinned inside the vehicle with severe internal injuries. 




Responding EMS pronounced the van driver dead at the scene.  



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A preliminary investigation by police revealed that both the tractor and the van were traveling northbound on the Cross Bronx. When they reached Philip Avenue, the van struck the rear of the Peterbilt Tractor. What caused the van to slam into the tractor is unclear at this time. 


The NYPD’s Highway Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. 


The 28-year-old driver of the tractor trailer remained at the scene and was not injured. Cops say no criminality is suspected at this time. 


The identity of the victim has not been released pending family notification. 



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