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Worker Dies After MTA Bus Hits Boom Lift in Midtown: What Families Need to Know About Preserving Their Rights
A tragic accident on Sunday night in Midtown Manhattan claimed the life of 39-year-old Vladimir Cruz, a construction worker from the South Bronx. Around 9:30 p.m., an M1 MTA bus traveling southbound on 5th Avenue near East 51st Street struck the base of a boom lift Cruz was operating. The collision caused Cruz to fall from the lift, resulting in fatal head and bodily injuries. He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital but sadly did not survive.
The driver remained at the scene, and the NYPD is continuing its investigation. While no arrests have been made, this incident underscores the critical need for swift action in protecting the legal rights of the victim’s family.
