Yorktown woman charged after striking 6 pedestrians, crashing into Washington Heights funeral home

Driver facing charges in Washington Heights crash

NEW YORK -- The driver of a stolen car who struck several pedestrians in Washington Heights on Wednesday is facing charges.

Police say a 43-year-old Yorktown woman lost control of the car.

She then jumped the curb and hit six pedestrians before slamming into a funeral home.

READ MORE: 6 injured after car jumps curb and hits funeral home in Washington Heights

Two children were among those injured, but they are expected to be OK.

The driver is being charged with criminal possession of stolen property and driving without a license.

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