Actress and stuntwoman Carrie Bernans has been hospitalized with serious injuries following a hit-and-run in New York City.
Bernans was in critical condition after a driver crashed into the outdoor dining area of Chirp, a Manhattan restaurant, around 1:30 a.m. Monday, a rep for the actress confirmed. People.
The actress is currently in stable condition, although she suffered serious injuries including broken bones, fractures and chipped teeth. Fortunately, her young son was not with her at the time of the accident.
The hit-and-run reportedly occurred amid a police foot chase. The officers were informed of a physical assault involving a 44-year-old driver of a black Mercedes and his 34-year-old passenger.
“Officers on foot attempted to calm the situation and ordered the male operator of the vehicle to park the vehicle. “The man did not obey officers’ commands and fled west on 33rd Street before turning right onto 7th Avenue against traffic,” the police statement added.
“The Mercedes then turned onto West 34th Street heading west, where it mounted the sidewalk and began traveling westbound.” Police reported that the driver crashed into a food cart and four pedestrians, one of whom was Carrie Bernans.
Two police officers and the passenger of the vehicle were also injured in the accident. The driver then “went onto the sidewalk again,” hitting two parked cars.
Officers eventually successfully removed the driver from the car and took him into custody. First responders took the driver to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition. The rest of the injured were also hospitalized. The investigation into the accident remains ongoing.
Carrie Bernans’ mother shares graphic hospital images
Bernans’ mother, Patricia, took to Instagram to share the news and post graphic photos of her daughter in the hospital.
“She is still in a lot of pain and can’t answer calls right now, but I appreciate the messages. “This was a traumatic incident,” the horrified mother wrote.
“Please keep Carrie in your thoughts and prayers. She is suffering a lot but she is healing. “She was involved in a traumatic incident in New York,” she continued.
“Despite the injuries sustained in the hit-and-run collision in New York, she is full of hope and faith in a beautiful new chapter unfolding. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she navigates this road to recovery and new beginnings.”
“Thank you to all the first responders, police officers, strangers, my friend Katherine, family and friends who helped her.”
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