Out what time the driver started driving on the tracks. Police still have not released the name of the victim only saying that he was in his late 80s. Police also say that they will look at Surveillance Video along the tracks trying to figure out if he made a wrong turn this morning and driving down the tracks or sat there for some time. Live in new jersey, kala rama, channel 7 Eyewitness News. Thank you, kala. Also new at noon, a woman was killed after being struck by an mta bus in midtown. Police say the 69yearold was crossing 57th street between broadway and 8th avenue when she was hit. Officials say she was not in a crosswalk at the time. The woman died a short time later at new york presbyterian hospital. No word if there were passengers on the bus at the time of the crash. For the first time we are hearing from former president jimmy carter after his cancer diagnosis. The 39th president opening up at a News Conference saying there are small cancer spots on his brain. Marci gonzal
Did you see the woman who had been assaulted . No. No. No. I dont just see the car with the cups. Reporter a command center has been set up near the scene. Officers fanned out from there thursday to canvass the area. This, as dyers neighbors keep her in their thoughts. I hope that she heals and that shes okay now. I hope like the best for her and like she can still keep pushing through it. Like yeah her parents may be altered appearance may be altered but hopefully she still has that heart to love. Reporter now, the suspect has been described as aonian in his 30s. A man in his 30s. About 57 and he was wearing a dark shirt and shorts according to police at the time of the attack. If you know anything about the incident please call Crime Stoppers at 1800577tips. Reporting live in sunnyside queens, darla miles, channel 7 Eyewitness News. Thank you darla. And get ready for another round of heavy rain its going to make a mess overnight. And for the morning commute. Prompting a Flash Flood W
Stunningly posted horrific video of the attack which we will not show. He sent a 23 page document to abc news saying the Charleston Church massacre had stoked his rage and bullying he faced because he was a gay black man. Parker and ward were natives of the roanoke area and worked together about a year. They were young and in rips with coworkers, only deepening a tragedy that has shaken their newsroom. You can hear people behind us in the newsroom crying. Its just really hard to its hard to comprehend. During the shootings, wards camera fell on its side but still captured this haunting image of the shooter gun in hand. The woman being interviewed by alison, Vicky Gardner was shot during the incident but is out of surgery and in stable condition. Abc news has talked to robert avon, his former roommate from 2006 to 12 00. He texted with flanagan minutes after the shooting. Rob says flanagan, known to say odd things admitted to shooting two people and says flanagan was on the phone with h
Through the hilton ape tapped to the building attached to the building but they cannot enter this way, this is an active scene as you can see. Still trying to work more details and a live report for you at 5 00. Reporting live from jamaica, queens, Shirleen Allicot, channel 7 Eyewitness News. Thank you shirleen. Were following breaking news news in new jersey where firefighters are battling a three alarm house fire. Newscopter 7 above the scene in Bergen County a short time ago. You can see the flames shooting through the roof on the home on bog ooh rt row. At one point firefighters needed to be evacuated from the building. As of right now the fire the still in the till not in is still not in control. One woman was not inside at the time. So far there are no reports of any injuries and we will keep you posted. Another breaking news story right now. We have just learned that charges will be filed against an mta bus driver who struck and killed a 70yearold woman in brooklyn and then left
Passing cars. This was a joyride. This was a personal use of my vehicle. He could have wrecked my car, hurt somebody, killed somebody. The dealership fixed his bumper but he considers this a scary wake up call. It is a good idea to take a picture of the mileage before handing over your car. You are putting your vehicle in somebody elses hands. You cant be certain that what they are going to do is the right thing. Reporter an Attorney Says a 20 minute test drive is not unusual but driving above the speed limit is not acceptable. He said the mechanic was disciplined. It is happening to other people and people need to realize they have to watch. The dealership says it will be watching too. It is important to have enough insurance so that if someone drives your car without permission and gets damage on the car you are protected. New information tonight in the murder of a connecticut couple. The bodies of jeanette and Jeffrey Navin were found behind a vacant home last week. The son of the c