Brooklyn Nurse Killed in Hit-and-Run | New York City News

A Brooklyn nurse, Jiayi Zheng, just 28, was fatally struck in a hit-and-run on Third Avenue—marking the 11th pedestrian death on that stretch since 2014. Her tragic loss has reignited urgent calls for safety reforms, especially as fellow healthcare workers fear crossing the street daily. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a long-delayed redesign of the dangerous corridor, and a vigil is set for Monday to honor her memory—hoping this tragedy sparks lasting change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e407a106572e69da