Summary
A 56-year-old woman named Donike Gocaj died after falling about 10 feet into an uncovered manhole on Fifth Avenue in New York City. She was found unconscious and taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead, and an investigation is ongoing.
Key Facts
- The incident happened just before midnight on a Monday in Manhattan.
- Donike Gocaj was from Briarcliff Manor, New York.
- The manhole was uncovered with no cones, signs, or barriers around it.
- Utility company Con Edison is investigating why the maintenance hole was left open.
- Police do not suspect any criminal activity at this time.
- The New York City medical examiner will determine the official cause of death.
- Open manholes are a common problem in New York City.
- The city’s Department of Environmental Protection manages thousands of manholes and has received over 700 reports about open manholes this year.
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