Post shared on social media A man appears to have intentionally driven his car into a Jewish pedestrian in New York, it has been claimed.
Verdict: False
The incident was ruled an accident.
Fact check:
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A post shared on Threads claims a man tried to kill a group of Jewish pedestrians with his car.
The post read: “Breaking News: A vehicle reportedly plowed into a group of Jewish pedestrians in Brooklyn, New York, in what appeared to be an intentional act. The NYPD is treating the incident as a hate crime. Authorities are evaluating the circumstances of the injury.”
That claim is inaccurate. Police said the crash was accidental and no crime was suspected. USA Today. New York City Police Department Deputy Chief Richie Taylor told reporters that the incident was caused by driver negligence. era of israel.
The incident happened on Kingsway. Brooklyn Jewish Center. The accident occurred on New Year's Eve, when a 69-year-old man hit two elderly women and a man. 1 year old, news 12 brooklyn Reported. (Related: Yes, Jews are attacked during Hanukkah)
This is not the first time misinformation about the incident has spread online. Check Your Fact recently debunked the NYPD's claim that it named Amelia Carter as the victim of the subway fire.
