Photo courtesy of the family of Shariq Bryant, via GoFundMe
A GoFundMe page has been launched for a 27-year-old male pedestrian who was killed in a hit & run incident in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx in the early hours of Saturday, Dec. 6.
As reported, an NYPD spokesperson said that at around 00.18 a.m., officers from the 47th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a vehicle collision at the intersection of Boston Road and East 222nd Street.
The spokesperson said, “Further investigation by the NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad determined that a 2025 BMW M8, operated by an unidentified individual, was traveling eastbound on East 222 Street when he struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian who was attempting to cross East 222 Street mid-block from north to south.”
Police said the BMW then continued traveling eastbound and struck a telephone pole located on the northeast corner of East 222nd Street and Boston Road. They said the pedestrian sustained severe trauma to the body and was transported by EMS to NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi, where he was pronounced deceased.
They said the front-seat passenger of the BMW, a 28-year-old male, sustained minor injuries but was not hospitalized and the BMW driver did not remain at the scene. They said there were no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing by the NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD via Compstat
The deceased has been identified as Shariq Bryant, 27, from the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx.
The information transmitted in this communication has been prepared by DCPI. With collision investigations, the NYPD handles all criminal aspects of the investigation, while NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) reviews the street design at the locations of such crashes.
A GoFundMe page has since been set up to help support the victim’s family, organizers said. The accompanying message reads as follows:
“In Loving Memory of Shariq Bryant
On the night of December 5th, our beloved Shariq Bryant tragically lost his life in a heartbreaking accident. Our family and community are devastated by this sudden loss, and our hearts are heavy as we try to make sense of a world without him.
Shariq was truly one of a kind—a warm, caring, and deeply loving soul whose presence made every room brighter. He had a way of making people feel seen, valued, and supported. Whether sharing a laugh, or simply being his genuine, uplifting self, Shariq touched countless lives. His kindness was effortless, his compassion limitless, and his love for his friends and family undeniable.
Losing him so suddenly has left us not only emotionally shattered but also facing unexpected financial responsibilities.
Any donation—no matter the amount—will make a meaningful difference. If you are unable to give, sharing this page and keeping Shariq’s family in your prayers means more than you know.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out, offered support, or kept us in their thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. Shariq’s legacy of love, kindness, and generosity will forever live in our hearts.
All contribution will be given to Shariq’s Family and Ghnelle Smith his aunt.
Rest in peace, Shariq. You will always be loved, always remembered, and forever missed.”
View the GoFundMe page here.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, in Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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