Hispanic mother dies leaving 4 orphans in New York; The getaway driver

Lourdes Camillo, a 53-year-old mother, died after being hit by the driver of a Jeep, which then fled in The Bronx (NYC).

the victim Had four children And He worked as a manager at Starbucks in Manhattan.. The accident happened a few steps away from the house of Camilo, who With the impact she fell into the path of another jeep which also hit her.Died at the scene.

Camillo on E. 157st St. around 7:10 p.m. Saturday. was crossing Melrose Ave. nearby when the driver of a white Jeep Grand Cherokee hit him and drove away, according to the NYPD. The impact threw the woman into the path of a Jeep Wrangler traveling southbound on Melrose Ave.

“The whole family was very sad for him,” said for Daily news His mother in Spanish. “He called all his friends. “He was very special, always with a smile even if he had a problem.”

The driver of the Jeep Wrangler, a 53-year-old man, waited for police, and has not been charged. The first person involved, who was behind the wheel of the Grand Cherokee, fled and is being sought.

“I just want the guy to turn himself in so the family can calm down,” said Lasheena McFadzen, a neighbor of Camilo’s. “That way we can stay calm. Because we can’t cross that street right now.

No arrests have been made or suspects identified. Anyone with information should call

at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) and in Spanish at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Also through the website crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or by text message to 274637 (CRIMES), followed by TIP577. All communications are strictly confidential.

Authorities remember that there is zero tolerance for drivers speeding and/or driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs..

Traffic accidents are a major challenge in New York and In many cases the drivers run away. Despite this “Vision Zero” The Road Safety Plan was created in 2014 by then-new Mayor Bill de Blasio, who promised to make the city safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. Zero deaths by 2024. According to the NYPD, bicyclist deaths have increased by 260% in the first half of 2023 and by 325% since the implementation of the “Vision Zero” plan in 2014.

Last month the Governor HochulSigned on “Angel Law”, The intent is to keep drivers with prior suspensions off the road by charging repeat offenders who drive after committing five or more traffic violations that resulted in a prior suspension or revocation as a felony.