Pedestrian Fatalities Surge in the U.S. as Reckless Driving Incidents Rise
According to a news article posted on nytimes.com, deadly traffic accidents have been rising to record levels since the start of the COVID pandemic. Traffic safety authorities blame larger vehicles, drivers' anxiety levels, and fraying social norms are the cause of the increase. One of the most significant increases in … [Read more...]
Traffic-Related Deaths Surge in New York City
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - According to an online news report on silive.com, traffic-related fatalities have been surging in New York City in 2022. An NYC safe street advocacy organization called Transportation Alternatives has issued a new report that states there have been 59 traffic deaths in New York City during the first quarter of … [Read more...]
Two Pedestrians Tragically Killed in Inwood
According to an online news report posted on nypost.com, two pedestrians were tragically killed in the Inwood area of Manhattan. The report states that a two-car accident caused one of the motor vehicles to swerve onto a sidewalk injuring a pedestrian. The city block is considered one of the deadliest blocks in the neighborhood, … [Read more...]
Unlicensed Driver Hits a Young Boy in Queens
According to an online news report posted on nydailynews.com, the NYPD Highway Patrol is currently investigating a pedestrian accident involving an 11-year-old boy. The boy was tragically struck and critically injured by a motor vehicle on Rockaway Boulevard at Lefferts Boulevard in Queens, New York. The crash occurred last Thursday … [Read more...]
Two Severe Pedestrian Accidents in Two Days
According to an online news report posted on ny1.com, an E-bicycle rider was severely injured by an alleged hit-and-run collision with a car in Brooklyn. The driver of the motor vehicle who fled the scene of the accident is was found, arrested, and has been criminally charged. The victim sustained critical, non-life-threatening … [Read more...]
Student Struck By a School Bus in Brooklyn
MIDWOOD, BROOKLYN - According to an online news report posted on pix11.com, police are continuing an accident investigation concerning a school bus running over a 15-year-old student. The news report states that the school bus driver left the scene of the collision. Friends and family members of the 15-year-old student are … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident Risks Are Highest in Certain Populations
When pedestrians are hit by thousands of pounds of steel moving at vehicle cruising speed, walkers, joggers, and runners frequently experience disabling injury or death. Negligent drivers constitute a life-threatening risk to pedestrians. While intoxicated, unreasonably careless, or distracted motorists threaten the safety of all … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident Risk Highest for Certain Populations
When pedestrians are hit by thousands of pounds of steel moving at vehicle cruising speed, walkers, joggers, and runners frequently experience disabling injury or death. Negligent drivers constitute a life-threatening risk to pedestrians. While intoxicated, unreasonably careless, or distracted motorists threaten the safety of all … [Read more...]
New DOT Commissioner to Do More for Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety
NEW YORK CITY - A news report posted on streetsblog.org states that the new Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is promising to bring a "new approach to communication and strategy" to reduce pedestrian accidents in New York City. Commissioner Rodriguez is hoping to successfully tackle the "pandemic of crashes." Rodriguez … [Read more...]
Bicyclist and Pedestrian Hit and Killed By a Box Truck
NEW YORK CITY, NY - According to an online news article posted on nydailynews.com, a bicyclist delivering food and a pedestrian were struck and killed by a box truck in the Upper East Side. The fatal collision happened on Third Avenue at East 61st Street. The fatal collision occurred at around 9:30 in the morning. The report states … [Read more...]
Three People Tragically Killed in Separate Hit-and-Run Collisions in New York City
According to an online news report published on ny1.com, NYPD officers reported that they arrested a 27-year-old man who they think caused a deadly hit-and-run accident. The pedestrian collision that occurred late Saturday night sadly killed a 33-year-old man who was attempting to cross the Bruckner Expressway. The NYPD reported … [Read more...]
NYPD Commissioner States That He is “More Afraid of Bikes Than Cars”
A news report published on streetsblog.org states that NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea informed news reporters that he is more frightened of e-bike riders and bicyclists than he is of motor vehicle drivers. The report states that the statement was shocking and opposes what his own law enforcement agency's statistics documents in terms … [Read more...]
Seven Pedestrians Injured After Struck by an SUV in The Bronx
BRONX, NEW YORK - A news story posted on cbslocal.com reports on a frightening and violent situation that happened in front of the Harry S. Truman High School. According to the news report, an SUV crashed into a group of students on the sidewalk. Law enforcement officers are still searching for the SUV driver and the driver's … [Read more...]
Severe Accident in Clinton Hill, New York
Dangerous Driver Causes a Severe Accident in Clinton Hill, New York CLINTON HILL, NY - According to an online news report posted on streetsblog.org, a reckless and dangerous driver caused a severe accident that injured two construction workers. The workers were at a Clinton Hill construction job about one block from the accident … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian-MTA Bus Accident in the Bronx
BRONX, NY - A news story posted on abc7ny.com reports that a 68-year-old woman was killed after she was struck by an MTA bus in the Bronx, New York. According to law enforcement officers at the scene, the victim was attempting to cross Johnson Avenue at around 8:30 in the evening. Tragically, she was declared dead at the accident … [Read more...]
Hit-and-run Driver Severely Injures a Pedestrian in Queens
QUEENS, NY - A news article on NYPOST.com states that a 35-year-old woman was hit by a sedan. According to the news report, the street that the victim was struck is known as the “Boulevard of Death.” The victim is now fighting for her life, police stated. The woman was struck at approximately 5:50 in the morning by a light gray or … [Read more...]
Six-year-old Tragically Dies in a Wrong-way Pedestrian Accident in Dyker Heights
DYKER HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN, NY - A news article posted on abc7ny.com reports that a vigil was held in remembrance of a six-year-old girl who was tragically killed by a driver who was driving in the wrong direction on a street in Brooklyn. The victim was walking home with her mother last Tuesday night. The child and her mother were … [Read more...]
Four Pedestrians Severely Injured in Washington Heights
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, MANHATTAN, NY - A news report posted on pix11.com states that a hit-and-run driver collided with two women and two young boys in Washington Heights. NYPD officers reported that the victims were struck on 183rd Street by Audubon Avenue. The two boys sustained serious injuries. The 8-year-old boy sustained back … [Read more...]
Deadly Pedestrian Hit-and-run Collision in Middle Village
MIDDLE VILLAGE, QUEENS, NY - A news report on floridanewstimes.com states that police officers are currently investigating a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident that killed a woman in Queens, New York. The pedestrian collision occurred at around 12:45 am on Eliot Avenue at 70th Avenue in Middle Village, New York. Law enforcement … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Times Square
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK - A news story posted on Explica.co reports that a female pedestrian was tragically struck and killed by a taxi in Times Square. The 57-year-old woman, who was visiting the tourist center of New York, was trying to cross 8th Avenue when she was hit. The taxi driver was heading eastbound along West 46th Street at … [Read more...]
Two Fatal Hit-and-Run Accidents in Queens
 Queens, New York - A news report posted on streetsblog.org states that there were two fatal pedestrian accidents in the city over the weekend. The report states that two pedestrians were struck and killed by hit-and-run drivers in two separate incidents. According to the New York Police Department, the first fatal collision … [Read more...]
Fatal Accident at Super Foodtown
Pedestrian Tragically "Crushed to Death" By a Semi-Tractor-Trailer Truck in a Manhattan Supermarket Garage NEW YORK - A recent news article posted on nbcnewyork.com reports that a tractor-trailer truck tragically killed a 39-year-old man as it backed into a Harlem supermarket garage. According to the NYPD, the fatal pedestrian … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident in Port Richmond
Pedestrian Accident with Leg Injuries Reported in Port Richmond, New York STATEN ISLAND, NY - A news report on silive.com states that a 78-year-old man was severely injured in a pedestrian accident in Port Richmond, New York. According to law enforcement officials, the pedestrian accident happened during the early Monday … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Queens Boulevard
QUEENS, NY - A news report on streetsblog.org states that a motorist tragically struck a 55-year-old man from Queens in broad daylight along a notorious section of Queens Boulevard. The man tragically passed away as a result of the pedestrian accident-related injuries a few days later. Law enforcement authorities stated that the … [Read more...]
Eight Injured in Midtown Manhattan Pedestrian Accident
Eight Injured in Midtown Manhattan Pedestrian Accident A news report published on wsj.com reports that a multi-car pedestrian accident is being investigated by NYPD and Fire Department. According to the news report, an outdoor dining structure on Second Avenue was destroyed, and several people were injured when a van collided … [Read more...]
Boy Struck by a Firetruck on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, NY - According to an online news report on nypost.com, a seven-year-old boy has been critically injured after he was struck by a firetruck on Staten Island, New York. The horrific accident left one firefighter crying while a heartbroken mother searches for answers. The pedestrian accident happened at Broad Street … [Read more...]
Backhoe Tragically Kills Pedestrian in East New York
EAST NEW YORK, NY - According to an online news story on NYDailyNews.com, a Brooklyn nurse was tragically killed by a construction truck backhoe as she was walking along a New York crosswalk. According to a Con Ed spokesman, the news report states that the heavy machinery that tragically killed the 61-year-old woman walking on an … [Read more...]
Two Fatal Hit-and-Run Accidents in Queens and Manhattan
NEW YORK - According to a new report on nydailynews.com, a 92-year-old man was tragically killed by a hit-and-run driver as he was trying to crossing E. 40th Street in Murray Hill at around 11:30 pm. The man was hit by a dark-colored motor vehicle that was heading north along First Avenue in Manhattan. Emergency Medical Services … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Brighton
Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident at the Intersection of Highland and Council Rock in Brighton, New York BRIGHTON, NY - A news article posted on spectrumlocalnews.com reports that the Brighton police say that a fatal pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Highland and Council Rock in Brighton, New York. The … [Read more...]
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident in Mineola, New York
A news report on xxlmag.com and the Associated Press states that the accident happened in the Mineola area of Nassau County, New York. The Nassau County Police stated that her father was walking between Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue when he was hit by a motor vehicle at approximately 6 pm. The at-fault driver then left the … [Read more...]
Hit-and-run Accident Injures a Lower East Side Pizza Delivery Cyclist
MANHATTAN, NY - According to a news story on nydailynews.com, the NYPD Highway Patrol is investigating a serious pedestrian accident involving a bicyclist and a car on Delancey Street and Columbia Street in Manhattan, New York City. The car's driver is accused of running over and critically injuring a Lower East Side pizza delivery … [Read more...]
Fatal Hit-and-run Accident on the Nassau Expressway in Queens
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, QUEENS, NEW YORK - According to a pedestrian accident ness story posted on abc7ny.com, a man was tragically killed while helping a motorist while in the emergency breakdown lane of a highway. The man was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident. The hit-and-run driver was driving in a blue van. The victim's … [Read more...]
Two Fatal Pedestrian Accidents Reported in Less Than 24 HoursÂ
NEW YORK, NY - According to two separate fatal accident news stories posted Thursday evening and Friday morning, two pedestrians were tragically struck and killed in less than 24 hours. On Thursday, a 71-year-old man from Long Island, New York, was fatally hit by a sports utility vehicle while he was attempting to cross a street. … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Injured in a Long Island Pedestrian Accident
LONG ISLAND, FL - According to an accident news story posted on dailyvoice.com, the Suffolk County Police reported that a pedestrian was hit and severely injured after he was struck by a motor vehicle on Long Island, New York. The pedestrian survived the collision but is listed in critical medical condition. The news report stated … [Read more...]
Sag Harbor Man Airlifted After He Was Struck by a Pickup Truck in East End
EAST END, NY - According to a pedestrian accident news story on patch.com, a pedestrian from Sag Harbor, New York, was severely injured after being struck by a pickup truck along Noyack Road close to Valley Road. The Southampton Town Police reported that the pedestrian accident occurred at around 5:24 in the evening. The driver, a … [Read more...]
Hit-and-run Accident in Brooklyn, New York
BROOKLYN, NY - According to an accident news story on news12.com, a woman was severely shaken following a dangerous hit-and-run accident in Brooklyn, New York. The news report states that the hit-and-run driver of another car crashed into the victim's motor vehicle and then fled the scene of the accident. The victim stated that … [Read more...]
Police Identify Pedestrian Killed in a Deer Park Accident
Cellphone's Contact List Helps Police Identify Pedestrian Killed in a Deer Park Accident According to an article posted on newsday.com, the Suffolk County Police and the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a pedestrian accident at Bay Shore Road and Washington Avenue in Deer Park. The accident involved a pedestrian who was … [Read more...]
Many New Yorkers Injured in Accident Never Heard of Vision Zero
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - According to a news report on streetsblog.org, a recent poll found that over 50% of New Yorkers know very little about Vision Zero or even heard about the safety program in New York City. The poll also found that over two-thirds of New Yorkers polled actually support the initiative. The numbers are surprising … [Read more...]
NYC Mayor De Blasio Wants Speed Cameras Operating 24/7
NEW YORK CITY, NY - According to a news report posted on abc7ny.com, New York City has seen an increase of 23 traffic-related deaths in 2020. Although there have been 21 fewer pedestrian accident fatalities this year in New York City, there has been an increase in the number of fatal accidents involving bicycles, motorcycles, and … [Read more...]
Drunk Driver Strikes and Kills a Motorist on the Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park, Queens
According to an online news report posted on qns.com, an alleged drunk driver traveling at a high rate of speed collided with a motorist involved in a minor "fender bender" accident. The collision occurred on the Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park. According to law enforcement, the accident occurred on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, … [Read more...]
Fatal Hit-and-run Pedestrian Accident in East Flatbush
According to an article post on nypost.com and several other news websites, a 53-year-old woman was tragically killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident at Glenwood Road and E. 55th St. in East Flatbush, New York. The driver, a man from Crown Heights, struck the victim fled the scene driving the wrong way after hitting the victim … [Read more...]
Man Hit and Killed by an MTA Bus on Staten Island
According to a news article posted on nypost.com, a pedestrian was tragically hit and killed on a Staten Island Express bus along Hylan Boulevard and Ebbitts Street. The victim was struck in New Dorp at approximately 10:25 p.m., according to law enforcement. The victim was transported to Staten Island University Hospital North, where … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Avenue M in Midwood
According to an online news report posted on nypost.com, a driver was arrested for allegedly hitting and killing a 69-year-old Brooklyn woman who was outside her home. The driver, a 65-year-old woman, was traveling westbound on Avenue M in Midwood, New York, around 5:30 pm. The woman attempted to make an illegal U-turn at a red … [Read more...]
Unlicensed Driver Causes Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Brooklyn
According to an online accident news story posted on nydailynews.com, a tragic, fatal pedestrian accident occurred in Brooklyn, New York, over the weekend. The victim, a 62-year-old woman, was hit and killed by a driver who did not have a driver's license. The collision took place a few feet from the victim's home in Brooklyn, New … [Read more...]
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident in Brooklyn, New York
Two Women Injured in a Hit-and-run Pedestrian Accident in Brooklyn, New York (NY) According to a news report post on radio.com, two women were severely injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident in Brooklyn, New York, that occurred this morning. According to the Brooklyn police, the driver hopped a Brooklyn sidewalk, collided … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Richmond County
Pedestrians may be a common sight in Richmond County (Staten Island), but that doesn’t mean that pedestrians in Richmond County are safe when walking, jogging, or biking. Pedestrians in Staten Island often must navigate along streets that put them in close proximity to traffic and cross busy, dangerous intersections. While few … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Kings County
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, is one of the state’s most populated counties. As a result, residents and visitors to Kings County are not surprised to see the streets and sidewalks of Brooklyn crowded with pedestrians going to work or going about their personal business. These are prime conditions for pedestrian accidents and … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Huntington
Parker Waichman LLP Advocates for the Best Possible Outcome For Their Clients Auto accident insurance company adjusters and the attorneys who defend insurance companies have one interest in mind: protecting the company. They do not have the pedestrian accident victim's best interests in mind. That is not to say that the … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Garden City
Walking for exercise or as a convenient method of transportation has its benefits. Walking around the lovely village of Garden City has its own benefits. However, cars and pedestrians do not mix. Cars today have gotten faster, and their drivers are more distracted than ever. It is no wonder that the frequency of pedestrian crashes … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit Lawyers in Nassau County
How To Make Sure That You Receive Full Compensation for Your Queens County Pedestrian Accident Despite all the precautions you may take – wearing highly-visible clothing, walking on sidewalks or the correct side of the roadway, and not listening to music or other distractions while walking – walking anywhere in Nassau County can … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Queens County, New York (NY)
How To Make Sure That You Receive Full Compensation for Your Queens County Pedestrian Accident Being involved in a pedestrian accident in New York can be stressful and overwhelming, particularly if you have sustained injuries. Injuries that occur in pedestrian accidents can be very serious, given that pedestrians lack any kind … [Read more...]
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident in Centereach
LONG ISLAND, NY - October 13, 2020 - According to a news report posted on dailyvoice.com, a man was severely injured after being the victim of a hit-and-run accident outside a Long Island bar overnight. The incident occurred at McCarthy's Pub in Centereach off of Middle Country Road in Centereach. The accident occurred at … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident With Severe Injuries in Port Jefferson Station
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY - October 13, 2020 - According to an online news report on the DailyVoice.com, a pedestrian was severely injured after he was struck by a car in Port Jefferson Station, Long Island, New York. The victim was walking along Route 112. The time of the accident was around 8 p.m. According to the Suffolk … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Scarsdale
Fatal Pedestrian Accident at Church Lane and Crane Road in Scarsdale, Westchester County, New York SCARSDALE, NY - According to a news report on scarsdale10583.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed after she was hit by a car. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred at Crane Road and Church Lane in Scarsdale, New York. The … [Read more...]
Hit-And-Run Driver Strikes and Injures Two Pedestrians in Brooklyn, New York
WILLIAMSBURG, NY - According to an online news report published on cbslocal.com, police are looking for a driver who struck and injured two pedestrians in Brooklyn, New York, and then fled the scene of the accident. A video camera recorded the hit-and-run accident in Brooklyn, New York, and police are conducting full accident and … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accidents in Manhattan County, New York
Pedestrian accidents rarely, if ever, result in "minor" injuries. When a car weighing close to two tons slams into the human body and then propels it to the ground, the injuries could be catastrophic, if not deadly. Manhattan County Pedestrian Accident Statistics In Manhattan County, pedestrian accidents happen frequently. … [Read more...]
Florida Non-Resident Pedestrian Accident Injury Wrongful Death Claims and Lawsuits
Vacationers swell the population of the state of Florida on any given day. Thus, the state thrives on tourism dollars and goes to great lengths to protect visitors. However, the state cannot protect a visitor to Florida from being hit by a car, regrettably. Non-residents of Florida have legal rights if they were injured or a loved … [Read more...]
The Legal Rights of Injured Pedestrians Injured or Killed in a Pedestrian Accident
Although walking, jogging, cycling, and running provide the benefits of physical fitness, economy, and environmental consciousness, individuals traveling on foot or pedaling a bike have virtually no protection from injury in a collision. When motorists fail to concentrate on their driving or violate traffic safety laws, people … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accidents Compensation in New York County, New York
How To Make Sure That You Receive Full Compensation Pedestrians are at the mercy of the traffic around them. There is no protection for the human body against a two-ton motor vehicle. Surviving a pedestrian accident may leave the victim with permanent injuries, scars, and emotional damage that constantly reminds the victim that they … [Read more...]
Factors Contributing to Pedestrian Accidents in New York
When motorists drive their vehicles into pedestrians, the force of impact often causes severe injuries that lead to disability, disfigurement, and paralysis. Pedestrians and bicyclists do not have the benefit of protective equipment like a reinforced passenger compartment, seatbelts, and airbags, so catastrophic injuries like … [Read more...]
Another Serious Brooklyn Outdoor Eating Area Crash With Injuries
BROOKLYN, NY - According to a news report from nbcnewyork.com, another motor vehicle accident involving an outdoor eatery area occurred yesterday and resulted in personal injuries. The driver who crashed their car into the patrons fled the scene. The hit-and-run driver injured at least one person, and the collision caused the patrons … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident With an 18-Wheeler Tractor-Trailer Truck on I-287 in Greenburgh
Fatal Pedestrian Accident With an 18-Wheeler Tractor-Trailer Truck on I-287 in Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York GREENBURGH, NEW YORK - August 30, 2020 - According to a press release on The New York State Police Newsroom, the New York State Police are investigating a tragic, fatal pedestrian accident involving an … [Read more...]
Motorists Are Safer Than Bicyclists and Pedestrians
USA- Usa.streetsblog.com writes that in 2018, cyclists and pedestrians died in larger numbers nationally. Meanwhile, overall traffic deaths dropped thanks to the fact that people in cars are now safer than ever. Data collected from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that 36,750 people were killed in … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Dies in Tragic Crash on US 19 in Tampa, Florida
TAMPA, FL- Tampabay.com writes that a pedestrian died this week in a crash on US 19 in Tampa. The victim, identified as a 47-year-old man from Holiday, was struck while attempting to cross US 19 in the evening. The driver, a 36-year-old man from Holiday, was close to Mile Stretch Drive when he collided with the victim. The … [Read more...]
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident With Injuries in Bridgeport, New York
BRIDGEPORT, NY - August 18, 2020 - According to an online news report posted on News12.com, Bridgeport police are searching for a motorist who struck a 14-year-old child with their motor vehicle and then left the scene of the pedestrian accident. The accident occurred on Saturday evening. A surveillance camera video recorded a silver … [Read more...]
Long Island’s Pedestrian Safety Enhancements Have Been CompletedÂ
According to a press release from Governor.NY.GOV, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that projects to improve accessibility at crosswalks and intersections and enhance pedestrian safety across Long Island had been completed. The projects include the Governor's Pedestrian Safety Action Plan and wheelchair accessible ramps that are in … [Read more...]
Fatal Chain-Reaction Pedestrian Accident in Brooklyn, New York
BROOKLYN, NY - July 7, 2020 - According to an online news article on NYDailyNews.com, a woman from Brooklyn was tragically killed when she was struck by a car involved in a chain-reaction pedestrian collision. The accident was caused by a 25-year-old man who was speeding on Ocean Avenue in Midwood. The driver ran a red light at … [Read more...]
New York City Temporary Dining Area Pedestrian Accidents
NEW YORK CITY, NY - August 14, 2020 - According to an online news report posted by wsj.com, there have been about four accidents involving motor vehicles and temporary outdoor restaurant street seating areas on New York City streets. New York Police Department administrators have reported that eight pedestrians were injured in the … [Read more...]
Fatal Hit-and-run Pedestrian Accident in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY - According to an online news report from 1010wins.radio.com, a man from Brooklyn has been arrested for allegedly hitting a pedestrian with his motor vehicle and leaving the scene. Tragically the pedestrian, a 29-year-old woman from Queens, died due to personal injuries sustained in the pedestrian accident. The fatal … [Read more...]
Bicycle Riders in New York City Endanger Pedestrians
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Pedestrians are under siege by bicycle riders in New York City. According to an article citing statistics from the New York Department of Transportation, along with other sources, and appearing in the New York Post, 270 pedestrians were injured — some severely or even killed — by pedal cyclists in the City during … [Read more...]
Drunk Driver Flees Scene of Collision with Bicycle
BABYLON VILLAGE, Long Island, N.Y. — A bicycle rider was mowed down by person police say was highly intoxicated and who fled the scene. According to an article published in Newsday, the male bicycle rider was severely injured when the hit-and-run motorist ran down the man on the bicycle. The crash occurred in the parking lot adjacent … [Read more...]
Snapshot of New York City Pedestrian Accidents
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is interested in understanding as much as it can about how pedestrian accidents occur in New York City as well as which people are involved. New York City’s Mayor instituted its Vision Zero program in 2012 to eliminate pedestrian fatalities in the City. … [Read more...]
Drunk Driver Crashes into NYPD Sergeant
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A person is under arrest for suspicion of drunk driving after running down a sergeant with the New York Police Department. A photograph appearing in an article published by the New York Daily News depicts a horrific scene. The photo shows the male sergeant on the pavement laying across the double-yellow lines, with … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Borough Park, Brooklyn, New York
Man Removing Groceries from Car Dies After Being Run Down by Another Motorist BROOKLYN, New York, N.Y. — A man removing groceries from his car in Brooklyn died when another vehicle ran him down. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred around 8 p.m. on Saturday in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. The 50-year-old victim … [Read more...]
Bronx Hit-and-Run Kills 51-Year-Old Man
THE BRONX, New York, N.Y. — New York City Police officers are doggedly searching for the driver of a car and the suspect car that ran down a pedestrian in The Bronx Tuesday and took off from the scene. Officers responding to the pedestrian accident scene around 1:30 a.m. found a 51-year-old man down in the crosswalk at the … [Read more...]
Lamborghini SUV Pedestrian Accident in Brooklyn, New York
BROOKLYN, NY - July 13, 2020 - According to an online news story from nydailynews.com, the driver of a 2019 Lamborghini SUV caused a chain-reaction collision that injured a pedestrian in Brooklyn, New York. The driver of a 2019 Lamborghini SUV was moving in a northbound direction on 18th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York when the luxury … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident Reported in Hillsborough County, Florida
Tragic Pedestrian Accident Reported on East Hillsborough Avenue in Hillsborough County, Florida (FL) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL- Fox13.com writes that a cyclist died in a tragic crash this week in Hillsborough County. The incident occurred in the early morning on Hillsborough Avenue. The driver was identified as a 79-year-old man … [Read more...]
Brick Falls From Five-Story Building Injuring a Pedestrian in Midtown Manhattan
MANHATTAN, NY - July 8, 2020 - According to an online news story posted on NYPost.com, a portion of a building's brick facade in Midtown Manhattan crumbled onto the street below, causing injury to a pedestrian. The accident occurred on Wednesday morning and caused a significant traffic jam, and the collapse damaged at least one … [Read more...]
Report Finds Pedestrians and Cyclists at Risk in Tampa Bay, Florida (FL)
TAMPA BAY, FL- Fox13.com writes that despite efforts to lower pedestrian fatalities in Tampa Bay, the number of these tragic crashes is remaining stubbornly high. Clearly, there is more than the region that should be doing to prevent these crashes from occurring. Statistics from 2019 indicate that the Tampa Bay region continues to … [Read more...]
Terrifying Pedestrian Accident Injuries Several People in the Bronx
FORDHAM, BRONX, NY - June 18, 2020 - According to an online news report posted on abc7ny.com, numerous pedestrians and cyclists sustained severe injuries when a speeding car crashed into several pedestrians legally crossing streets at a Bronx intersection. The horrific video posted on ABC7NY.com shows a car speeding into an … [Read more...]
Driver Hits and Kills Two People in Palmetto
PALMETTO, FL- Wfla.com writes that a man who struck and killed two pedestrians, including a young teenager, was arrested this week. The driver, identified as a 45-year-old man, is facing charges for the tragic crash, including two counts of fleeing the scene of a fatal collision, one count of fleeing the scene of a crash causing … [Read more...]
Floridians Urged to Plan for Safe Driving this Summer
TALLAHASSEE, FL- Einnews.com writes that a Safe Summer Travel Campaign is being pushed in Florida this year to urge drivers to focus on road safety before they start their travels. The Florida Department of Highway Safety (FLHSMV) is working to remind the public of the steps they need to take in order to prepare for long … [Read more...]
Tragic, and Fatal Accident in Hempstead, New York (NY)
HEMPSTEAD, New York - June 15, 2020 - According to an online news report published on NewsDay.com, Nassau County police have reported that a man was struck and killed in a pedestrian-auto accident in Hempstead, Long Island, New York. The pedestrian accident occurred on Peninsula Boulevard, and the victim was struck by two cars, … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident By Two Vehicles At Busy Long Island Intersection
According to a news report published on Dailyvoice.com, a man was struck and tragically killed when he was hit by two motor vehicles at a hectic intersection on Long Island, New York. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred Thursday night at about 11 p.m. in Hempstead, New York. The news report states that the victim was walking, and … [Read more...]
Furious SUV Driver Strikes a Group of Protestors in Brooklyn
Furious SUV Driver Strikes a Group of Protestors in Brooklyn, New York (NY) BROOKLYN, NY – June 8, 2020 – According to an online news report published on NYdailynews.com, an SUV driver became enraged by protestors and allegedly plowed his SUV into Brooklyn protestors. The incident occurred on Saturday night. Law enforcement was … [Read more...]
Girl Struck by NYPD Car Severely Injured in Bronx Pedestrian Accident
Girl Struck by NYPD Car Severely Injured in Bronx Pedestrian Accident According to an online news report posted by NYDailyNews.com, a young girl was attempting to cross a street and was struck by an NYPD patrol car. The pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Seneca Avenue and Hunts Point Avenue in Bronx, New York. … [Read more...]
Driver Crashes Car Into East Hampton Market Injuring TwoÂ
EAST HAMPTON, NY – June 8, 2020 – According to an online news article posted on Patch.com, a driver crashed their automobile into an East Hampton shop resulting in injuries to two pedestrians. According to law enforcement, the pedestrian accident occurred on Friday afternoon in East Hampton, New York. The pedestrian accident … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Sloatsburg, New York
SLOATSBURG, NY – June 8, 2020 – According to an online news report published on RocklandReport.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed when he was struck by tractor-trailer truck carrying Target Store's freight. The fatal accident occurred at approximately 11 p.m., and the accident is under investigation by law … [Read more...]
Tragic Crash Reported in Bradenton, Florida
BRADENTON, FL- Mysuncoast.com writes that a deadly collision in Bradenton occurred this week involving a pedestrian. The incident took place on US 41 close to State Road 70. The Florida Highway Patrol was called in to investigate the pedestrian accident. No information was released regarding the identities of the victim or the … [Read more...]
19-Year-Old Driving While Impaired Kills Four-Year-Old Child in Accident
BRENTWOOD, Long Island, N.Y. — A young girl reported to only be four-years-old died in a pedestrian accident that Suffolk police say was caused by an impaired teenage driver. The deadly collision happened around 6:50 p.m., according to a report published in the Daily Voice. The Suffolk County detectives investigating the crash … [Read more...]
Teen Driver Kills Pedestrian on Upper East Side
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A male teenager might face charges after he slammed his BMW luxury automobile into a pedestrian on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The police who are actively investigating the crash suspect that speed played a significant role in the fatal accident, according to a report published by NYC.streetsblog.org. The … [Read more...]
Man in Queens Crushed by Two Trucks
QUEENS, New York, N.Y. — New York Police accident investigators reported that a man died after he was crushed between two trucks. The man’s death was the first pedestrian death, officially, in New York City since March 15, 2020, according to Streets Blog NYC. The investigating officers from NYPD reported that the man was caught … [Read more...]
46-year-old Pedestrian Killed in West Hempstead, New York
WEST HEMPSTEAD, Long Island, N.Y. — A 46-year-old man died from injuries he sustained after he was hit by a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban sports utility vehicle in West Hempstead Sunday night. The Long Island Herald, citing Nassau County Police sources, reported that the man who was killed in the crash while crossing the Hempstead Turnpike … [Read more...]
One Positive COVID-19 Trend for New York City: No Pedestrians Killed in Nearly 60 Days
NEW YORK, N.Y. — No pedestrian died in New York City for nearly 60 consecutive days. The city reached the banner mark as a result of the coronavirus lockdown. Notwithstanding, city leaders are applauding the feat even though it occurred during a pandemic that forced city and private workers to stay home. ABC News reported that city … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Long Island Dies
CORAM, Long Island, N.Y. — A 33-year-old man who lived in Mt. Sinai died at Stony Brook University Hospital after he was struck by a Mercedes-Benz sedan. Detectives assigned to the Sixth Squad of the Suffolk County Police Department have asked the public to contribute any information they have about the crash. According to a report … [Read more...]
Suffolk County Police Search for Driver Who Fatally Struck a Pedestrian
BAY SHORE, Long Island, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police detectives commenced a manhunt Saturday after a person driving a rented 2020 Nissan Altima struck and killed a pedestrian on Sunrise Highway. According to a report from ABC 7, citing reports prepared by the Suffolk Police Department, the male pedestrian attempted to cross Sunrise … [Read more...]
Long Island Pedestrians Endangered by Vehicles During Pandemic
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — A traffic safety advocacy group warned Long Island pedestrians to be extra vigilant about their safety when walking during the COVID-19 pandemic. New York’s Coalition for Transportation Safety says that pedestrian deaths have escalated on Long Island since the inception of the coronavirus pandemic. According to … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Runaway Driver in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — Someone ran over and killed a 29-year-old man in Queens, according to NYC Streetsblog. The motorist took off before the police could reach the scene. NYPD officers now have the case under investigation. They have little information about the suspect or the suspect vehicle at this time. The investigating officers … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise During Quarantine in New York
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York Coalition for Transportation Safety (“Coalition”) told Long Island News 12 that pedestrian deaths are increased sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic because people stuck at home have started walking to pass the time. The Coalition also reported that the largest increase of pedestrian deaths is in … [Read more...]
Why Are So Many Pedestrians Dying in Accidents?
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Experts opine that distractions and larger vehicles are the two most significant reasons why pedestrians and bicycle riders are dying so often in accidents across the United States. According to an article appearing in the New York Times, seventeen pedestrians and two bicycle riders die on average in the United … [Read more...]
