NYPD: Man fatally stabbed following car crash in Morris Heights

According to the NYPD, an argument between two drivers took place after a crash Tuesday afternoon.

News 12 Staff

Jul 3, 2024, 12:16 PM

Updated 2 days ago

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Police say a man was fatally stabbed following a car crash in Morris Heights.
According to the NYPD, an argument between two drivers took place after a crash Tuesday afternoon.
Police say one of the drivers called a friend to the scene to help out. The same person began fighting with the other driver and eventually went to stab him, but ended up stabbing a bystander in the chest instead.
Authorities say the bystander was identified as 29-year-old Ronald Gomez-Mesa. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
No arrests have been made. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.


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