New York Driver Charged with Attempted Murder After Hitting 6 Pedestrians on Sidewalk

Williejoe Delgado, 23, was arrested 8 months after the incident in the Bronx last year.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:23am

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A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly driving his 2017 Ford Mustang onto a crowded sidewalk in the Bronx last year, striking six pedestrians. Williejoe Delgado was arrested on March 26, 2026, by the NYPD warrant squad following the July 2025 incident.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the potential for severe consequences when vehicles leave the roadway and strike pedestrians. It also raises questions about the length of time it can take to apprehend suspects in some cases, as well as the appropriate charges for such incidents.

The details

According to reports, Delgado's Mustang drove onto the sidewalk near the corner of Courtland Ave. and E. 149th St. in the Bronx just before 11 a.m. on July 3, 2025. The car struck six people, including a 30-year-old man, 30-year-old woman, 43-year-old man, 49-year-old woman, 69-year-old man and 79-year-old woman. All six victims suffered minor injuries and were transported to Lincoln Hospital in stable condition. Delgado then allegedly struck some scaffolding before abandoning the car and fleeing on foot.

  • The incident occurred on July 3, 2025, just before 11 a.m.
  • Delgado was arrested on March 26, 2026, by the NYPD warrant squad.

The players

Williejoe Delgado

A 23-year-old man who was arrested and charged with attempted murder for allegedly driving his car onto a sidewalk and striking six pedestrians in the Bronx in 2025.

NYPD

The New York Police Department, which arrested Delgado and charged him with attempted murder.

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What’s next

Delgado is scheduled to appear in Bronx Criminal Court for arraignment on the attempted murder charges.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement and harsher penalties for drivers who endanger pedestrians, as well as the importance of promoting safe driving practices to prevent such tragedies from occurring.