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'Tragic and unfortunate.' Loved ones mourn 59-year-old woman fatally struck by truck in Morrisania

Residents say Decosta's sudden passing is a reminder to hold those you love close.

Elly Morillo

Feb 4, 2025, 5:53 PM

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Desiree Decosta's family took to social media to express their grief and utter shock after the Morrisania resident was hit and killed by a truck along Franklin Avenue on Monday.

Community members say all of this happened just a few steps away from Decosta's home.

"Tragic and unfortunate that she went out to get a container of milk and play some lotto numbers and unfortunately…her demise came and that's really sad," said neighbor Herbert Tyler.

Residents say Decosta's sudden passing is a reminder to hold those you love close.

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