A stolen blue Chevrolet Malibu careened off the Manhattan Bridge and slammed into a busy Chinatown sidewalk Saturday morning, killing two people — a man on a bicycle and a woman seated on a bench — before crashing into an NYPD van and triggering panic in the heart of the city.

The tragic crash happened just before sunrise at the corner of Bowery and Canal Street, a bustling intersection normally alive with morning vendors and elderly residents starting their day.

But on this morning, it was a scene of carnage.

💥 Speed, Drugs, and Death

Police say the Chevy Malibu, which had been reported overdue from a Staten Island rental company, was being driven by a 23-year-old woman who had celebrated her birthday just a day earlier. Her 22-year-old female passenger, who originally rented the car in June, had failed to return it after the June 29 due date — and ignored all calls from Enterprise, prompting the company to flag the vehicle to authorities.

According to police sources, the car was filled with contraband — including marijuana, pills, and an open bottle of alcohol. Officers described the interior as “a mobile drug den.”

When the car lost control, it jumped the curb, fatally striking a man in his 30s riding a bicycle and a 63-year-old woman sitting peacefully on a bench. The impact was devastating. Both victims died instantly.

The force of the collision continued — the Chevy barreled into a nearby NYPD van, totaling it. Thankfully, the van was empty.

🏃‍♀️ Bloody Flight from Justice

Instead of staying at the scene, the two young women inside the car allegedly attempted to flee on foot. Eyewitnesses say they looked bloodied and dazed — stumbling from the wreckage before police quickly caught up with them nearby.

Photos from the scene show the driver, blood-splattered and limp, being carried by three NYPD officers into the 5th Precinct. Her friend, equally stained in blood and wearing gray leggings, was escorted in handcuffs.

Both were taken to Bellevue Hospital for drug testing under a court-ordered warrant. As of Saturday afternoon, neither had been officially charged — but sources say charges are imminent pending toxicology and further investigation.

💔 “This Wasn’t an Accident. It Was a Crime.”

One of the victims was later identified as May Kwok, 63, of Bushwick, Brooklyn. Her brother, Peter Kwok, was devastated.

“This is not a car accident,” he told The Post. “They committed a crime, and they tried to get away from the police because they’re reckless.”

Peter said he had first seen news coverage of the crash that morning, recognizing the intersection in Chinatown where his sister often went to church — but didn’t yet realize she was among the dead.

“I’m numb,” he said. “Speechless.”

He described his sister as a “free spirit” who spent her time volunteering and enjoying the Chinatown community. Her death, he said, is senseless.

🚔 Police Scramble for Accountability

According to investigators, the rental vehicle’s overdue status had already been flagged. The rental agency had attempted to reach the passenger — who initially signed for the car — multiple times. After no response, they notified the police, who were already on alert for the blue Malibu.

How it ended up speeding across the Manhattan Bridge and killing two people is still under investigation. It’s unclear whether the suspects were under the influence at the time of the crash, but preliminary findings suggest they were in possession of a significant quantity of illicit substances.

The driver’s birthday celebration appears to have spiraled into disaster, with deadly consequences for innocent lives.

🚨 Growing Calls for Justice

The NYPD has not released the names of the male cyclist killed or confirmed the identities of the suspects. However, calls for justice are rising — especially from families and local residents in Chinatown who say traffic enforcement and policing in the area have been lax.

“This can’t happen again,” said one elderly resident. “We sit on that bench every morning.”

As investigators piece together what happened inside that car in the hours before the crash, one thing is clear: two lives were stolen — and a community is left in shock.