The woman who became trapped under a food truck when a driver fleeing police plowed into pedestrians in midtown Manhattan has been identified as an actress who has appeared in films including “Black Panther” and “The Color Purple.”
January 2, 2024, 3:31 p.m. ET
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NEW YORK – The woman who became trapped under a food truck when a driver fleeing police plowed into pedestrians in midtown Manhattan early on New Year's Day has been identified as an actress who has appeared in films including “Black Panther” and “The Color.” Purple.”
Actress and stunt performer Carrie Bernans suffered broken bones and chipped teeth and is in great pain after the accident near Penn Station on Monday, her mother posted on Instagram.
Bernans' publicist did not immediately respond to a message left Tuesday seeking comment.
According to police, a 44-year-old man was fleeing officers around 1:30 a.m. when he drove onto the sidewalk, injuring several pedestrians, including a woman who was trapped under a food truck.
None of the injuries were life-threatening, police said. The driver was arrested on charges including attempted murder, reckless endangerment and driving under the influence.
The crash occurred about a dozen blocks south of Times Square, where thousands of revelers had just celebrated the start of the New Year.
Bernans, 29, played an uncredited role as a member of the Dora Milaje fighting force in “Black Panther” and performed stunts in the musical version of “The Color Purple,” released last month. She is the mother of a young son and her mother said the child was not with her when she was injured.