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Francisco Andres Guzman Parra

Gender : Male

Age : 31

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/02/2025

Location : Dyckman Street exit, Henry Hudson Parkway

City : Manhattan

County : New York

State : New York

Agency : New York Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

In the early hours of April 2, 2025, NYPD officers from the 50th Precinct began pursuing a vehicle believed to be stolen. Police chased him southbound on the Henry Hudson Parkway into Manhattan. Near the Dyckman Street exit, the driver exited the parkway and crashed into a building during the pursuit, causing the vehicle to catch fire. The officers approached the burning vehicle but allegedly left the scene without attempting a rescue or notifying emergency services. The driver was later found deceased inside the charred vehicle. Both officers were suspended. The Force Investigation Division and the Attorney General's Office are investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7ny.com/post/inwood-fatal-car-fire-2-nypd-officers-suspended-allegedly-leaving-scene-fiery-crash-manhattan-nyc/16123106
https://nypost.com/2025/04/03/us-news/2-nypd-cops-drive-off-after-bronx-to-manhattan-chase-of-stolen-car-car-ends-in-deadly-crash-sources
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/2-nypd-officers-suspended-after-fatal-chase-crash-in-manhattan/5143562/