Man killed in wrong-way crash on Henry Hudson Parkway in New York City, Kirk Walker, Jr., was supposed to get married Sunday

US

NEW YORK CITY — There is no consolation for Shauntea Weaver.

Weaver was supposed to get married Sunday in a beautiful ceremony – except a nightmare intercepted her walk down the aisle.

Just before 2:20 a.m. Saturday, New York City police say a pick-up truck was going the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan, traveling southbound on the northbound lanes. Around 165th Street in Washington Heights, tragedy struck when the truck crashed head-on into a Dodge sedan, killing both in the sedan.

The driver, Kirk Walker, Jr., who was supposed to get married, and his 40-year-old cousin were both killed.

“I feel like I’m watching a fictitious TV show. Doesn’t seem real to me,” Weaver said.

Authorities say both occupants of the pick-up fled the scene. One was caught. The driver is still at large.

All this leaving a bride without a groom and two families without comfort.

“I have faith in God. I hope you suffer the way I’m suffering,” Weaver said.

Family and friends gathered in Bergenfield, New Jersey, to offer support and condolences on Sunday instead of showering the couple with best wishes for a long and happy marriage.

Walker Jr. has three children, who are now without a father.

Copyright © 2024 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Products You May Like

Articles You May Like

Unique fresh fruit from Silicon Valley’s past, modern culinary flair come together at Cosentino Family Farm pop-ups – The Mercury News
Watch: Bernie Sanders rails against billionaire class, calls for reforms in DNC speech
Israel-Hamas war latest: Iran’s foreign minister vows ‘definitive’ retaliation against Israel
Wyndham Clark’s week has been roaring success for hometown kid
Schumer warns of a return to 'American carnage' under Trump

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *