Man Dies After Car Crash At Ocean Parkway And Ditmas Avenue
U/D Brooklyn Ocean Pkwy & Ditmas Av Driver pronounced DOA at Maimonides Hospital NYPD Hwy CIS investigating the scene pic.twitter.com/iPPyDENrrc
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We have very sad news: A 66-year-old man from Borough Park, Yaakov Tzvi Hoffman, died today following a four-vehicle crash at Ocean Parkway and Ditmas Avenue, according to the FDNY and news reports.
According to the FDNY, the crash occurred around 9:30am, and The Yeshiva World News reported that four vehicles were involved in the accident.
A driver of one of the vehicles, a 66-year-old resident of Boro Park, was injured in the crash. He was was talking to EMS personnel when they arrived, but suddenly he reportedly went into cardiac arrest. He was rushed to Maimonides Hospital where doctors attempted to save his life. Unfortunately, their efforts were unsuccessful.
No arrests have been made, and the NYPD is continuing its investigation.
Our thoughts go out to Hoffman’s family and friends.