WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) — Several pedestrians, including two children, were injured after being struck by a vehicle that lost control and jumped a curb in Washington Heights Wednesday night.
The vehicle lost control just after 6 p.m. and jumped a curb at Broadway and West 190th Street, in front of the R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home.
Six pedestrians were struck, including two 3-year-old children who suffered bloody noses. They were taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
A total of four adults were injured and taken to an area hospital in stable condition.
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Three of the adults suffered neck and back pain while the fourth adult suffered a broken leg.
All six victims are expected to survive.
The driver temporarily fled the scene on foot and then returned. Sources say the driver, a woman, is expected to be charged with DWI.
The investigation is ongoing.
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