Actress Wenne Davis Dies in Manhattan Crash
Wenne Alton Davis, a 60-year-old actress known for her role in the Amazon Prime series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," died Monday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy Manhattan street.
The incident occurred just before 9 p.m. near the intersection of Broadway and West 53rd Street in Midtown, police said. Davis, whose legal name was Wendy Davis, was walking with the right of way when a 61-year-old man driving a black 2023 Cadillac XT6 SUV made a left turn onto West 53rd Street and struck her. She suffered severe head and body trauma and was rushed to Mount Sinai West Hospital, where she was pronounced dead later that evening. The driver remained at the scene, and no charges have been filed as the investigation continues, according to authorities.
The crash happened blocks from iconic landmarks, including Radio City Music Hall and the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, in one of New York City's most pedestrian-heavy areas. Police described the vehicle as accelerating into Davis near the crosswalk, highlighting the challenges of navigating the dense urban traffic during the holiday season.
Hours before the accident, Davis had shared a poignant moment with her...