New York woman raped by man she mistook for Lyft driver
Police are investigating claims by a woman that she was raped by a man she mistook for a Lyft driver.
According to the 22-year-old, it was about 2 am early Wednesday morning when she ordered a ride using the Lyft app. Shortly after that, a man drove up and asked if she needed a ride, telling her that he was her driver.
The man did not have any decals on his car showing he was affiliated with Lyft, but the woman, believing him, got in his car.
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She was driven to E. 26th St. between Second and Third Aves. There, he pulled her into the front seat and raped her. He let her leave the vehicle before driving off. He remains at large.
The woman went to the hospital and reported her attack to police. Detectives from the special victims squad are investigating.
