November 6, 2026 BROOKLYN, NY Days after a beloved 30-year-old Brooklyn woman was laid to rest, NYPD officers arrested the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) truck driver who struck and killed her while she was lawfully crossing a Bath Beach street.
Timothy Mcvey, 41, of Staten Island, was taken into custody on Wednesday following a detailed NYPD investigation into the fatal October 28 crash.
Tragic Intersection Collision: "She Had the Right of Way"
The deadly incident occurred at around 6:45 p.m. on October 28 at the intersection of Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue in Bath Beach, Brooklyn.
According to police sources, 30-year-old Siobhan Lynch was stepping off the curb—crossing from the southwest corner to the southeast corner with a green light—when the DSNY truck driven by Mcvey turned into her path.
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The Impact: The massive city vehicle hit Lynch with immense force, throwing her body several feet onto the pavement.
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Emergency Response: Responding officers from the 62nd Precinct found Lynch with severe body trauma. EMS rushed her to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, where doctors pronounced her dead.
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On-Scene Driver: Mcvey remained at the scene following the crash while collision investigation units processed the site.
Charges Filed Against Sanitation Driver
Following the review of traffic camera footage, witness statements, and crash diagnostics, police formally arrested Mcvey.
| Defendant |
Timothy Mcvey, 41 (Staten Island, NY) |
| Employer |
NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) |
| Primary Charges |
• Failure to yield to a pedestrian
• Failure to exercise due care
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| Charge Severity |
Misdemeanors |
| Potential Penalties |
Up to a $250 fine and up to 30 days in jail upon conviction |
While the Sanitation Department originally issued a statement expressing condolences and pledging cooperation with the NYPD, agency representatives did not immediately comment on Mcvey's arrest on Thursday morning.
