Unlicensed Driver Hits Building, Injures Pregnant Woman And Child: YPD

YONKERS, NY — A close call after a van jumped the curb, hitting pedestrians and eventually coming to rest in a storefront, caused some scary moments in Yonkers this morning.

Just before 10:45 a.m. this morning, Yonkers police were called to a one-vehicle accident at 127 New Main Street in which the van struck three pedestrians, including two adults and one child.

All three pedestrians suffered injuries, according to police.

A 51-year-old woman sustained a fractured leg, a pregnant 40-year-old suffered ankle injuries, and a 6-year-old child suffered minor abrasions to his leg. All were treated on scene and taken to hospitals. All of the victims were last listed as being in stable condition, according to police.

The van was occupied by an adult and one child. No injuries were reported to either.

The Yonkers Fire Department and the Yonkers Building Department assessed the building that the minivan struck and concluded that the building was not structurally compromised.

This incident was investigated as a motor vehicle accident with no criminal element. The driver, however, was unlicensed and possessed only a learner's permit, according to cops. There was no licensed adult in the vehicle — an infraction for which the driver received a summons, police said. The registered owner of the vehicle, was also cited for knowingly permitting unlicensed operation.