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Road rage incident on NYC's East Side turns fatal, police say
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Brittany Kriegstein
Published Jul 13, 2023
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A wild scene unfolded on the East Side on Wednesday afternoon when a car crash led to a fight between two men that ended in a homicide, police said.
Around 2 p.m. Wednesday, cops responded to 911 calls about a collision at 119 East 60th St.
When they responded, they found 54-year-old Robert Velez Alvarez lying on the sidewalk with trauma to his body. He was transported to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
According to the NYPD, Velez Alvarez crashed his 2020 Chevy Silverado into a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta driven by 26-year-old Andre Mosby.
After the crash, police said Velez Alvarez got out of his car with a knife and slashed Mosby’s tires.
Mosby then gunned his engine, police said, striking Velez Alvarez and pinning him against the facade of a building.
Police took Mosby into custody, where he faces manslaughter and assault charges. His arraignment was pending in Manhattan Criminal Court early Thursday.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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Brittany Kriegstein
Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected].
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