Mordechai Keller dies in fatal Crown Heights car crash
Fatal Crown Heights car crash death of Mordechai Keller
Police have confirmed the identity of the young boy killed in a recent traffic incident as Mordechai Keller. The accident, which occurred on Saturday in the Crown Heights neighborhood, involved a collision between the child and a vehicle. According to official reports, a 69-year-old driver operating a Honda Pilot was at the scene of the crash at the Albany Avenue and Eastern Parkway intersection. Following the event, the boy was transported to Kings County Hospital, but hospital officials stated that he was pronounced deceased upon arrival. The driver remained at the location, and no arrests were made by the end of the day.
In the aftermath, local residents shared their perspectives on the ongoing concern for pedestrian safety in the area. Yitzchak Abehsera, a community member, expressed his worries, noting that the high volume of children in the neighborhood and the busy streets create dangerous conditions. He emphasized that incidents like this are not uncommon, especially on weekends when people are out walking, and he advocates for better safety measures, such as crossing guards at key intersections to deter reckless driving.
