Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Eastchester Road in Pelham Gardens, New York
PELHAM GARDENS, NY - According to an accident news story on nydailynews.com, a New York City motorist collided with a woman and her two-year-old grandson on Eastchester Road in Pelham Gardens, New York. The news report states that the driver then hid to look at the accident carnage and then fled without rendering aid or waiting for … [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...]
Tragic, Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Manhattan
According to an online news report posted on nydailynews.com, a construction worker was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident a few blocks from home in Manhattan, New York. The news report states that the construction worker who was walking home from pulling a double-shift was struck by a car. According to the police statements … [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 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...]
Speed Limits to Be Reduced in New York City
NEW YORK CITY, NY - According to an online news report from abc7ny.com, speed limits in New York City are being reduced by five MPH on nine of the most unsafe streets, according to in New York City officials. The change is part of New York City's continuing Vision Zero attempt to decrease fatal pedestrian accidents. According to city … [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...]
The 13th Fatal Cycling Accident on Ocean Parkway This Year
BROOKLYN, NY – September 15, 2020 – According to an online news article posted on streetsblog.org, a 29-year-old bicyclist was tragically struck and killed by a motorist along Ocean Parkway. The victim is the 13th pedestrian to be killed while riding a bicycle so far in 2020. The victim is also the fourth fatality in … [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 Completed
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Tragic, Fatal Cycling Accident on Park Avenue
NEW YORK CITY, NY - June 15, 2020 - According to NYPD and an online news article posted on nydailynews.com, a father was tragically hit and killed in a pedestrian accident on Park Avenue, between the streets of East 137 and 138. The cyclist was a Mexican immigrant who rode his bike each day to his job at an East Side eatery. The man … [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 Two
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...]
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...]
Two Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accidents in a Matter of Days in the Tampa Area
TAMPA BAY, Fla. — Law enforcement officers in the Tampa Bay area investigated two fatal hit-and-run accidents involving pedestrians. The first incident, which occurred in Plant City, involved a male who in the road. Two cars hit him; one stopped, and the other fled, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Police finally tracked the … [Read more...]
More Pedestrians and Cyclists are Dying, But No Clear Reason Why
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 6,482 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle collisions in 2018. Another 859 cyclists were also killed in accidents during this same time period. In the case of both groups, these numbers represent not only an increase from 2017 statistics but the continuation of an … [Read more...]
Preliminary Data Suggests 2018 is a Deadly Year for Pedestrians
Preliminary data collected and released (.PDF) by the Governors Highway Safety Association suggests that the past few years have been some of the deadliest years for pedestrians in decades. The data shows an increase in the overall number of pedestrians who are killed in motor vehicle wrecks in a number of states. Yet amidst these … [Read more...]
GHSA Report Shows Increase in Pedestrian Fatalities
Representatives of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) have expressed concern and alarm over a recent GHSA report that showed an increase in the number of pedestrian fatality accidents from 2017 to 2018. The GHSA report finds that 6,227 pedestrians died in fatal collisions with motor vehicles in 2018: 250 more pedestrians … [Read more...]
Disturbing Trend in Pedestrian Fatalities
USA- Milforddailynews.com writes that while carmakers have been successful in making vehicles safer for occupants of cars, pedestrians are dying in higher numbers. In fact, within the last decade, fatal pedestrian crashes have spiked by about 50 percent. Looking at long term trends, the number of car crash deaths has gone up and … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Collisions Increase in 2018
A recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association and published on NPR.com found that over 6,200 pedestrians died across the United States in collisions during 2018. This number is the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in the past three decades and represents a sharp increase in the number of deaths over the past … [Read more...]
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Deaths Rise
Recent data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that, in 2008, the total number of individuals killed in any type of wreck dropped over two percent from 2017, to 36,600. While this is a positive development, these numbers are not completely positive. During the same time period, the number of … [Read more...]
Collision Pins Woman Against Wall
BROOKLYN, New York — A woman was pinned against the outside wall of a coffee shop after two cars collided and pushed her into the wall. The accident was in the Downtown Brooklyn area at the intersection of Bond and Livingston. The female pedestrian was trapped partially under a black Chevy Tahoe sports utility vehicle according to a … [Read more...]
Child Hit by Car in New Brighton
STATEN ISLAND, New York — EMS, Police, and Fire crews from Staten Island responded to a report that a child was hit by a car in New Brighton. SILIVE.com reported that the accident scene was located in the 200 block of York Avenue, near the intersection with Carlyle Street. The child sustained severe injuries in the crash, which … [Read more...]
Vision Zero: Zero Impact
NEW YORK, New York — Five years ago, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled his Vision Zero plan designed to eliminate all traffic deaths in the City of New York. Statistics show that the plan showed signs of promise for a little while, but sadly the trend reversed. The New York Times reported that 221 people died in traffic crashes in New … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accidents Are Increasing Dramatically
Whether a person is walking in the Big Apple, Long Island, or on the tree-lined streets of Tuscarawas County, pedestrians are under siege. Statistics show that three out of all ten people who died were walking when they were struck by a car. Some counties across the nation have seen a doubling in the number of people killed while … [Read more...]
Police Charge Driver with Queens Pedestrian Accident Death
QUEENS, New York — Accident investigators from the New York City Police Department finally issued criminal charges against the operator of a vehicle that killed an 85-year-old man crossing the street. The fatal crash happened on September 17, 2019, in Jamaica, Queens. The operator of the car now faces charges of failing to yield to a … [Read more...]
Marijuana Use Causes of Escalating Pedestrian Death Tolls
Research Shows Cell Phone Use, Marijuana Use Causes of Escalating Pedestrian Death Tolls NEW YORK, New York — Pedestrian deaths reached a 30-year high in 2019 in the United States, and researchers from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) believe they have figured out why. According to an article appearing in the New … [Read more...]
Crossing Guards Assigned to Intersection Where Child Killed
BROOKLYN, New York — One day after a seven-year-old boy tragically died when a woman driving a Jeep sports utility vehicle ran him over while walking to school, the City assigned two crossing guards to assist children and their parents get to school safely. A makeshift memorial marks the spot nearest to where the child was hit at the … [Read more...]
Seven-Year-Old Boy Killed by SUV in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, New York — A seven-year-old child is dead after a motorist ran him down at the intersection of Blake and Pennsylvania Avenues in the East New York section of Brooklyn. The New York Post reported that the accident happened around 8:15 a.m. The child was walking to school, accompanied by his mother, and was in the crosswalk … [Read more...]
Alleged Drunk Driver Causes Fatal High-Speed Accident
NASSAU COUNTY, Long Island, New York — A Nassau County grand jury handed up indictments against a woman who allegedly caused a fatal pedestrian accident. At the same time, she was highly intoxicated and killed a 39-year-old woman and severely injured her 8-year-old son. The son watched as his mother slipped out of consciousness and … [Read more...]
Older Man Walking Dog Hit by Car Dies
BROOKLYN, New York — A 66-year-old man died after a teenage driver plowed into him and his dog. According to an article appearing in the New York Post, the driver of the vehicle that collided with the man and his dog was only a teenager. He was operating a Mercedes-Benz sedan at the time of the crash. Officers from the New York … [Read more...]
Older Pedestrian Dies in Collision with Van in Queens
QUEENS, New York — An 88-year-old woman from Queens died after she was struck by a 60-year-old man driving a Ford van Sunday. The fatal pedestrian collision occurred in the vicinity of the intersection of 48th Avenue and Bell Boulevard around 1:35 p.m. New York City police officers reported that the driver of the van struck the woman … [Read more...]
911 Call and Video Recording of Fatal Pedestrian Accident Ruled Admissible at Trial
CENTRAL ISLIP, Long Island, New York — A judge presiding over the trial of a woman who ran over a pedestrian ruled that the 911 call the motorist made and a video recording that captured the interaction between the motorist and the driver which ended tragically when the motorist ran the pedestrian over. According to an article … [Read more...]
Hit-an-Run Driver Kills Female Pedestrian on Long Island
HICKSVILLE, Long Island, New York — A 54-year-old woman who hailed from Westbury was a victim of a hit-and-run crash Tuesday around 5:45 a.m. Detectives assigned to investigate the incident from the Nassau County Police did not announce the identity of the woman killed by the fleeing driver immediately, according to an article … [Read more...]
Woman Left to Die in Street After She was Hit by a Car
HICKSVILLE, Long Island, New York — Nassau County police detectives investigating a pedestrian accident in Hicksville say the victim died, and the vehicle that hit her took off from the scene of the crash. According to the Daily Voice, a woman, who police would later identify as a 54-year-old female, died shortly after she was hit by … [Read more...]
Pedestrians Fatalities Continue to Climb Throughout America
USA- Thehill.com writes that pedestrian fatalities are increasing each year throughout the United States. The numbers rose by over 50 percent over the last decade. The numbers jumped from 4,109 in 2009 to 6,283 in 2018. Pedestrians now also account for a higher percentage of traffic deaths. The percent of traffic deaths made up of … [Read more...]
A Man from Long Island Injured When Hit by Sanitation Truck
HUNTINGTON STATION, Long Island, New York — Authorities say that a man from Long Island suffered severe injuries after a sanitation truck collided with him as he attempted to cross New York Avenue near West 11th Street in Huntington Station Friday. The sanitation vehicle is owned and operated by the town of Huntington, according to a … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Badly Hurt in Hit-and-Run Crash
FARMINGVILLE, Long Island, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police received a call about a man lying in the road around 10:30 p.m. and suffering from extensive injuries. Upon further investigation by the Suffolk County police, they learned that the person was struck by an unidentified motor vehicle that fled from the scene of the collision. The … [Read more...]
Police Hunt for Driver Who Fled from Crash with Pedestrian
FARMINGVILLE, Long Island, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police officers opened an investigation into a pedestrian hit-and-run crash Thursday evening around 10:30 p.m. When officers arrived on-scene reported by WPIX 11 at the intersection of North Morris Avenue and Portion Road, they found a 24-year-old man from Farmingville suffering from … [Read more...]
Man Killed by SUV in Lindenhurst, New York
LINDENHURST, Long Island, N.Y. — A man attempting to cross East John Street and North Indiana Avenue in Lindenhurst died after a sports utility vehicle ran him over. The crash occurred on Friday around 6:10 p.m., according to the Daily Voice. The operator of the SUV, a 42-year-old male from Lindenhurst, was not hurt in the crash. … [Read more...]
Bicycle Rider Dies in Hit-and-Run Accident
NORTH PATCHOGUE, Long Island, N.Y. — A bicycle rider died in a hit-and-run crash in North Patchogue on Long Island. Suffolk County Police Department’s Major Case Squad was called in to investigate the fatal bicycle crash. Detectives say that a man was on a bike riding on North Ocean Avenue, in an area just north of Vehslage Street … [Read more...]
Highest Number of Pedestrian Fatalities in Thirty Years
A report issued last year by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and reported by NPR.org revealed that the number of pedestrians killed in fatal collisions with vehicles was the highest it had ever been in 30 years. According to the GHSA’s report, 6,227 pedestrians died in collisions and crashes with cars, trucks, and … [Read more...]
National Safety Council Reports Decline in Fatal Crashes in 2019
USA- Thedetroitbureau.com writes that the number of traffic fatalities in the United States dropped by about two percent last year. The number of fatal collisions rose in the years following the recession but has been on the decline in the last few years. If the early estimates are correct, then the number of deadly collisions has … [Read more...]
Suffolk County Police Solve Hit-and-Run Case in Bay Shore
BAY SHORE, Long Island, New York — Suffolk Police have arrested a suspect in an unsolved hit-and-run accident. According to a report appearing in the Daily Voice from Nassau, Suffolk County Police apprehended a 78-year-old man from Bay Shore and charged him with the hit-and-run crash. The incident happened around 6:15 a.m. in Bay … [Read more...]
LivaNova Vagus Nerve Implant Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. — MEDTECH DIVE published an online report detailing the problems LivaNova experienced with its vagus nerve stimulation device implanted in patients suffering from severe depression or epilepsy, which necessitated a Class I recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Under FDA regulations, a Class I recall … [Read more...]
Long Island Man Dies While Aided Stranded Driver
ISLANDIA, Long Island, New York — A good Samaritan died after a young woman driving a sports utility vehicle crashed into him as the man tried to assist another motorist. A call reporting the crash came into Suffolk County Police around 6:20 on a Saturday evening. According to the preliminary investigation, the fatal crash happened … [Read more...]
Woman Killed in Collision While Crossing Long Island Street
WEST BABYLON, N.Y. — A 60-year-old woman died after she was hit by a car crossing Little East Neck Road in West Babylon. The incident happened at 5:50 p.m. on Friday, according to the Daily Voice. Suffolk County Police accident investigators opened an inquiry into the crash they said occurred a short distance north of 12th Street. … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Death Rise: Identifying the Causes
From 1979 through 2009, the number of fatal pedestrian incidents dropped from a high of 8,096 to a low point of 4,109. The numbers then began to climb back up. There are likely multiple factors at play in the rise, but everyone seems to now agree that a big part of the issue is SUVs. Deadly pedestrian incidents involving SUVs rose by … [Read more...]
Orlando Named a Dangerous City for Pedestrians
ORLANDO, Fla. — Smart Growth America, a non-profit organization, released a study dubbed “Dangerous by Design” recently which showed that Orlando has the sixth-highest per capita pedestrian fatality rate from 2008 to 2017 in the country. Moreover, using Smart Growth America’s “Pedestrian Danger Index” metrics, The Orlando … [Read more...]
Record Fatal Pedestrian Deaths in Tampa Bay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay region of Florida claims some of the deadliest areas in the nation for pedestrians. An exhaustive analysis of the nearly 50,000 pedestrian deaths in the U.S. from 2008 to 2017 shows that the Tampa Bay region in particular and the state of Florida, in general, is dangerous for pedestrians according … [Read more...]
Girl Cut by Glass Shrapnel When Vehicle Crashes Through Subway Shop
FARMINGDALE, Long Island, N.Y. — A lunchtime trip to the Subway in Farmingdale on a recent Saturday afternoon was anything but ordinary. Around 1:45 p.m., a small Honda sports utility vehicle plowed through the front window and wall of a Subway sandwich shop. An eight-year-old girl who was getting lunch sustained injuries in the … [Read more...]
Accidents on Staten Island Highlight how Dangerous the City Has Become
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A series of traffic mishaps on Staten Island call attention to how dangerous driving, walking, and bicycling in New York has become in less than one year. There seems to be less room to drive around in Staten Island and everywhere else in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. For example, a severe motor … [Read more...]
New York City Exploring Bus Stop Barriers
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The City Council will receive proposed legislation that would require protective barriers at every bus stop in New York City. Although the measure seems costly and time-consuming, advocates say that people will be adequately protected while waiting for public transportation behind barriers that protect them from … [Read more...]
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