D.A. Bragg announces several charges for the woman at fault.
By Meagan Pe
The New York State Supreme Court indicted a woman who crashed her car into five pedestrians—resulting in serious injuries, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement on April 24.
Sharon Godwin plowed into a crowded sidewalk in the Bronx last March, causing serious injuries. The New York State Supreme Court charged with two counts of assault in the first degree, seven counts of assault in the second degree and one count of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree.
“Vehicular violence is a serious threat to the everyday safety of Manhattanites who are trying to walk, bike or drive as they go about their daily lives,” Bragg said.
Of the five victims — two of whom were children — two suffered broken femurs, one suffered a torn ACL, and the other two suffered from substantial bleeding.
Godwin used a stolen vehicle from Yonkers and crashed into the victims, according to court documents and statements made on the record.
When pursued by police, she provided a fake name to the authorities.
Assistant D.A. Zachary Kotin prosecuted the case.
“Everyone has a right to safe streets that are free from reckless and dangerous driving,” Bragg said.