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SUV Crashes into Scaffolding, Misses Pedestrians in NYC

3/18/2026

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Story summary

An SUV in New York lost control on March 9.
The vehicle flew over a busy junction and crashed into scaffolding at a building under renovation in White Plains.
The SUV narrowly missed three pedestrians on a nearby island.
The 80-year-old driver sustained minor injuries, was taken to a local hospital, and remained conscious and alert.
No other injuries were reported.

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Story summary

An SUV in New York lost control on March 9.
The vehicle flew over a busy junction and crashed into scaffolding at a building under renovation in White Plains.
The SUV narrowly missed three pedestrians on a nearby island.
The 80-year-old driver sustained minor injuries, was taken to a local hospital, and remained conscious and alert.
No other injuries were reported.