Community mourns beloved neighbor killed by FedEx truck in Kingsbridge Heights
Residents say the intersection where the crash happened is notoriously dangerous.
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A community is in mourning after a beloved 65-year-old Bronx man was struck and killed by a FedEx truck just steps from his home Saturday morning.
Jose Gonzalez, described by loved ones as "humble" and "an excellent person," was crossing the street near a busy Kingsbridge Heights intersection when he was hit by a turning delivery truck.
Residents say the intersection where the crash happened is notoriously dangerous. According to the city's Vision Zero data, it is one of 3,000 priority intersections where serious injuries or fatalities have occurred.
Police say the FedEx driver stayed on the scene. No charges have been filed at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.
FedEx issued a statement extending condolences to Gonzalez's family, saying in a statement, "Safety is our highest priority, and we are cooperating fully with the local police in their investigation. As this is an active investigation, any further questions should be directed to the local police."
