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Manhattan Bridge Tragedy: Speeding Car Claims Two Lives

7/20/2025

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A tragic incident unfolded in Manhattan's Chinatown as a speeding Chevy Malibu careened off the Manhattan Bridge, claiming the lives of a young cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. The driver, who fled the scene, was apprehended shortly after. Authorities are still working to identify the victims, both in their early 20s, leaving the community in shock.

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A tragic incident unfolded in Manhattan's Chinatown as a speeding Chevy Malibu careened off the Manhattan Bridge, claiming the lives of a young cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. The driver, who fled the scene, was apprehended shortly after. Authorities are still working to identify the victims, both in their early 20s, leaving the community in shock.