BRONX, NY — October 9, 2026 Angel Johnson, 39, died after a vehicle struck pedestrians at the intersection of Allerton Avenue and Holland Avenue in the Allerton section of the Bronx on Friday afternoon, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD).
The collision occurred at approximately 2:14 p.m. Police said an 81-year-old man was driving a white Mercedes-Benz westbound on Allerton Avenue when the vehicle struck Johnson and other pedestrians crossing the roadway.
Authorities identified Johnson and 57-year-old Robin Kennedy as the two women who died following the collision. Both were transported to Jacobi Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead.
Investigators reported that the Mercedes continued through the intersection and struck additional pedestrians before colliding with other vehicles. The resulting chain-reaction crash involved multiple cars and left several people injured.
Four women were struck during the incident, according to police reports. An 84-year-old woman was reported to be in critical condition, while a 60-year-old woman was listed in stable condition in subsequent reports.
Emergency personnel transported nine people to the hospital following the crash, including individuals injured in the pedestrian collision and subsequent vehicle impacts.
The NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. No charges had been filed as of the latest available reports.
