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Stolen Car Tragedy Claims Lives in Manhattan's Chinatown

7/21/2025

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In a tragic incident in Manhattan's Chinatown, a stolen Chevy Malibu struck and killed Chase Bank manager Kevin Cruickshank and 63-year-old May Kwok. The driver, 23-year-old Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, fled the scene but was quickly caught. Authorities discovered drugs and alcohol in the vehicle, leaving the community mourning the loss of two beloved figures.

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Story summary

In a tragic incident in Manhattan's Chinatown, a stolen Chevy Malibu struck and killed Chase Bank manager Kevin Cruickshank and 63-year-old May Kwok. The driver, 23-year-old Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, fled the scene but was quickly caught. Authorities discovered drugs and alcohol in the vehicle, leaving the community mourning the loss of two beloved figures.