Bronx crash: Community remembers women killed after car speeds through Allerton intersection

ALLERTON, The Bronx (WABC) -- Abdul Titumir could not save his friend, 39-year-old Angel Johnson.

She was one of two women, who police say were killed when the 81-year-old driver of a Mercedes Benz plowed into people at a crosswalk in the Bronx, before crashing into several drivers.

Authorities say Johnson and another woman, 57-year-old Robin Kennedy were among those crossing Allerton Avenue at Holland Avenue around 2 p.m. Friday as the driver bolted through a red light.

According to authorities, Johnson and Kennedy died at the hospital with extensive trauma to their bodies.

Seven other people were also taken to the hospital, including the 81-year-old driver of the Mercedes.