Fatality Reported Following Two Vehicle Collision In Islandia
ISLANDIA, NEW YORK (September 29, 2023) – One person has died and another person was injured in an Islandia car accident on the Long Island Expressway by exit 59.
New York State Police officials are saying that the collision took place around 2:40 a.m. on Monday. Two vehicles collided in the roadway causing one car to hit a guardrail before coming to a stop.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victim. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
The Ford involved in the crash has been impounded for a safety check. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Islandia Car Accidents
The vast majority of car accidents are preventable and involve some amount of driver error. Many accidents are due to driver fatigue. According to the National Safety Council, “Driving after going more than 20 hours without sleep is the equivalent of driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08% – the U.S. legal limit. You are three times more likely to be in a car crash if you are fatigued.” Many other factors could contribute to car accidents including:
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Vehicle system failures
Going through a car accident is often one of the most difficult things that most people will ever go through. Victims may need to contend with high medical bills and take significant periods of time off of work. Sadly, though, many people die in collisions and never get the chance to recover. The family of any person that died in a car accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating New York Car Accidents
Have you or someone that you care about been harmed in an Islandia car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to getting accident victims the justice that they deserve and holding negligent drivers accountable for their negligence. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
