Police officers secure the area near a car after it plunged into pedestrians in Times Square in New York. Pics/AFP

One person died and 12 others injured when a car plowed into pedestrians in New York's busy Times Square today, with authorities saying the driver of the vehicle, a US Navy veteran, has a criminal history and record of drunk driving. Authorities identified the driver of the vehicle as 26- year Bronx resident Richard Rojas, who was immediately taken into custody.