Tragic Hit-and-Run Claims Life of NYC Nurse
A 28-year-old nurse, Jiayi Zheng, tragically lost her life after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The incident occurred just a block away from the NYU Langone hospital where she had finished her night shift. Zheng was still in her scrubs when she was hit by a Cadillac Escalade, and despite being rushed to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. The driver responsible for the fatal incident remains at large, prompting an ongoing search by authorities. This heartbreaking event has sent shockwaves through the healthcare community and raised concerns about pedestrian safety in the area.
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