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Tragic Pedestrian Fatality in East Flatbush | New York City News
A heartbreaking tragedy struck East Flatbush, Brooklyn, when 79-year-old Yvette James was fatally hit by an SUV while walking on the sidewalk near her home. The driver, a 62-year-old woman, lost control during a right turn, crashing into a sign before pinning Ms. James against a wall — a collision so violent it deployed airbags and shattered the front of the vehicle. Known for her decades of service at her church’s food pantry, Ms. James was remembered as a pillar of her community. The driver was hospitalized, and while no charges have been filed, authorities are still investigating the…
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