‘Black Panther’ Performer Carrie Bernans Identified as Pedestrian Hurt in NYC Crash

Published on January 3, 2024

NEW YORK—The woman who was pinned 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 actor who has appeared in films such as “Black Panther” and “The Color Purple.” Actress and stunt performer Carrie Bernans suffered broken bones and chipped teeth and is in a great deal of pain following the crash near Penn Station on Monday, her mother posted to Instagram. Ms. Bernans’ publicist did not immediately return a message left Tuesday seeking comment. Police said a 44-year-old man was fleeing officers at around 1:30 a.m. when he drove onto the sidewalk and injured several pedestrians, including a woman who was pinned under a food truck....

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