“This weekend saw two high-speed, fatal crashes on our streets, both of which occurred within school zones, near speed cameras we aren’t legally allowed to operate,” said Gutman. “Once again, we urge the state legislature to allow our cameras to operate 24/7. There must be consequences for dangerous drivers, no matter what time of the week they break the law. Speed cameras are an efficient, equitable way to reduce speeding, and we must do everything in our power to stop violence on our streets before it happens,” he added.

On Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at approximately 8.42 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding two pedestrians who had been struck by a vehicle at the intersection of East Fordham Road and Morris Avenue in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx, located in the 46th precinct.

Upon arrival at the scene, police observed a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old woman, unconscious and unresponsive with trauma throughout the body. EMS also responded and transported both aided women to St. Barnabas Hospital, where the 44-year-old was pronounced deceased, and the 53-year-old was listed in stable condition.

A preliminary investigation determined that an as yet unidentified vehicle was traveling eastbound on East Fordham Road when the driver failed to properly navigate the roadway and struck the 44-year-old woman. The vehicle also collided with some metal items that were on the sidewalk, causing them to injure a 53-year-old woman. The driver did not remain at the scene and the NYPD’s highway collision investigation squad is investigating the incident.

The deceased has been identified as Murielle Gousse, 44, of Prospect Avenue in the Bronx.