Spectacular Video Discovered of Car-Pedestrian Crash in Downtown Utica
A security video surfaced on Monday of a car-pedestrian accident that happened just before 10 a.m. on Monday at 54 Franklin Square in Utica.
Police say, an 18-year-old female was backing up her vehicle when the accelerator stuck causing the vehicle to speed backwards into the River Hills Properties office facade, striking a worker who was painting near the building. The worker was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The female driver was not injured.
Watch the video below, which was recorded by security cameras at Nancy L. Ford Photography.
The video shows the car quickly backing up across the sidewalk, and making impact into the side of the building. People eating at outdoor tables at Whisk Baking Company rushed from their seats to assist those involved in the crash.
During the video, a man carrying a young child is seen leaving the spot of the accident at almost the exact spot and track of the vehicle as it sped across the concrete into the building.
Another bystander, a female, can be seen as she's startled by the oncoming vehicle which was speeding backwards, before the car ran the curb and before it could be seen by the security camera. The woman also rushes to the crash site in an effort to assist victims.
Police are continuing their investigation.
More info here.
LOOK: Here Are 30 Foods That Are Poisonous to Dogs
LOOK: Here are the 50 best beach towns in America
LOOK: The most famous actress born the same year as you
LOOK: The Most Famous Actor Born Every Year
LOOK: 30 fascinating facts about sleep in the animal kingdom
KEEP READING: Here are the most popular baby names in every state
LOOK: The most popular biblical baby names
LOOK: The most expensive weather and climate disasters in recent decades
How Many in America: From Guns to Ghost Towns
READ ON: See the States Where People Live the Longest
LOOK: 15 Discontinued McDonald's Menu Items
What Are the Signature Drinks From Every State?
The 100 Best Places to Live on the East Coast