Brooklyn senior assistant DA hit, killed by a charter bus while riding her bike

The office of Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez is mourning the loss of Senior Assistant District Attorney Sarah Pitts.

News 12 Staff

Sep 8, 2020, 1:27 AM

Updated 1,418 days ago

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The office of Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez is mourning the loss of Senior Assistant District Attorney Sarah Pitts. 
Investigators say the 35-year-old was hit by a charter bus while riding her bike just before 1 a.m. Monday morning. 
News 12 is told it happened near the intersection of Wythe Avenue and Penn Street in the Williamsburg section. 
The NYPD says the bus driver remained on the scene and that the investigation is ongoing. 
Gonzalez released a statement that says in part, “She was a brilliant and compassionate lawyer dedicated to seeking justice. We are overwhelmed by this sudden loss; our sincere condolences go out to her family and friends.”


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