Driver killed in crash on NYC's Henry Hudson Parkway

NEW YORK (AP) - Police say a driver was killed when he swerved to avoid another car on New York City's Henry Hudson Parkway and hit a tree.

The crash happened just after 7:30 p.m. Saturday on the parkway at West 95th Street.

Police say 68-year-old Jose Ramon Cruz was driving a Lincoln Navigator when another car changed lanes. They say the Navigator swerved and struck a tree.

Cruz was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash.