A tragic accident in the Bronx early Friday morning claimed the life of Angie Miguel, 29, a resident of New Haven, Connecticut. Miguel was driving a white 2016 Infiniti sedan along Bruckner Boulevard near Hunts Point Market at approximately 4:30 a.m. when her car lost control and collided with two trucks, according to authorities from the NYPD Highway District Collision Investigation Squad.
Investigators reported that Miguel’s vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed as traffic slowed for a red light near Whittier Street in the Soundview area. The Infiniti spun right, striking the rear of a box truck on the driver’s side, which in turn collided with a tractor-trailer ahead. Emergency responders extricated Miguel from the wreckage and rushed her to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, where she was pronounced dead.
Two passengers in Miguel’s car — a 29-year-old man in the front seat and a 26-year-old woman in the back — were hospitalized in stable condition. Additionally, the 26-year-old box truck driver and 29-year-old tractor-trailer operator were treated and released. Cleanup crews were dispatched after a fuel leak from the tractor-trailer, and eastbound Bruckner Boulevard remained closed for several hours.
Miguel had attended a concert Thursday night featuring R&B artists Trey Songz and Ne-Yo. Her mother, Karen Guity, 48, described her heartbreak, recalling the last conversation with her daughter around 6 p.m.: “I love you, Mom.” Miguel leaves behind her 8-year-old daughter, who is now grieving the sudden loss.
Friends and family remember Miguel as a bright, ambitious woman who had worked as a business associate at a hospital and aspired to pursue a career in real estate. Community members and loved ones have expressed condolences, highlighting the tragedy and the importance of road safety.
The NYPD continues to investigate the crash to determine contributing factors and has urged drivers to exercise caution along Bruckner Boulevard, especially in early morning hours.
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