Bronx, NY : 1 dead, 5 hurt in 5-vehicle crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx on Monday, 11th February 2019

One man was killed when at least three other vehicles careened into a previous two-car crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx.

Police say the man killed was struck as he was trying to help people injured in the accidents.

The accidents closed the westbound lanes, at Webster Avenue, and one eastbound lane for hours for the investigation. Traffic was backed up for over an hour on the George Washington Bridge.

First, a yellow 2012 GMC van collided in the westbound lanes with a 2018 Honda Civic at around 1:17 a.m. Monday morning.

A 2015 Mercedes Benz then collided with the Civic.

A BMW then hit the Benz.

Police responding to the crashes found a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer pulled over in the left lane.

The man inside had exited his vehicle and was struck by a vehicle in the eastbound lanes, which left the scene.

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