Terrible moment: New York gangsters crash their Lexus into the 53-year-old driver, then attack and smash his eye socket before stealing his car
- Miquiel Guerrero, 23, and five others surrounded an unidentified victim, 53, and his car after colliding on Exterior Street in the Bronx
- The accident happened around 6.30pm on March 30, after what appeared to be the group of six attempting to overtake the unidentified Kia driver, 53
- After the collision, the group surrounded the vehicle with one person standing on the roof while Guerrero severely hit the victim several times
- The victim fled the scene after being hit and two group members jumped into the Kia and drove away while three others stole an unoccupied Honda
- Guerrero stayed at the scene for unknown reasons and was arrested and charged with robbery
- The victim was treated at Jacobi Medical Center for a fractured eye socket and lacerations
A group of carjackers collided with a Bronx man while attempting to take over his car, then attacked and ruptured his eye socket before stealing their victim’s car.
Miquiel Guerrero, 23, and five other people surrounded an unidentified victim, 53, and his car after colliding on Exterior Street in the Grand Concourse neighborhood around 6:30 p.m. on March 30.
The group appeared to be trying to pass the victim’s Kia in their Lexus and were wedged between him and an unoccupied Honda sedan.
Surveillance footage shows the group surrounding the driver’s vehicle, with one member standing on the car’s roof, causing massive dents. He appears to reach down and punches the victim in the head, while Guerrero is seen severely punching the victim multiple times.
After the 53-year-old was beaten, he is seen running from the scene and two men get into his vehicle and drive off. While three others get into the Honda, according to the New York Post.
A group of six pinned down an unidentified Kia driver after the couple crashed in the Bronx on March 30
One of the members standing on the roof of the car was Miquiel Guerrero, 23, who repeatedly punched the victim in the face
Guerrero, who remained at the scene for unknown reasons, was later arrested and charged with robbery. It is unclear why he was not charged with assault.
Police are now looking for the other group members, who authorities say are all between the ages of 18 and 25.
The victim was transported to Jacobi Medical Center and treated for a fractured eye socket and lacerations to his face.
The group later stole the victim’s van as well as an unoccupied Honda. Guerrero stayed at the scene for unknown reasons and was arrested and charged with robbery
The arrests come as New York is in the midst of a crime spike, with overall crime rising by 42 percent. The Big Apple is an increasing problem with carjacking up 68 percent and felony assault up 21 percent.
Earlier this month, NYC Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell said “this is not what New Yorkers expect or deserve, and we will not take it” as crime continues to terrorize New Yorkers.
“It’s clear what we’re facing: a perception among criminals that there are no consequences, even for serious crimes. We need tangible change,” Sewell added.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has now vowed to crack down on transit crimes, which are up more than 60 percent, but also lazy officers patrolling subway stations.
Adams made the plea at a news conference on Tuesday when asked by a journalist about reports of several uniformed police officers seen scrolling through phones while on duty guarding the city’s crime-ridden transportation network.
The former NYPD captain warned, “We’re going to start taking very aggressive action to make sure the police are patrolling our subway system and not patrolling their iPhone.”
Overall crime in the city is up 42 percent and assaults are up 20 percent
“If you see it, send me a picture. I’ll go to that district the next day and see exactly what happens.
“Send me a shot. New Yorkers, look, send me a photo and I’ll be at that station.’ Adams’ spokesman urged anyone with photos to send them to his press office, whose email address is [email protected].
Adams said New Yorkers could look forward to a “visible difference in policing” in the coming weeks.