Elderly Pedestrian Died In Washington Heights Collision Along West 161 Street
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NEW YORK (October 28, 2023) – An elderly man has tragically died in a Washington Heights pedestrian accident on West 161 Street.
New York City police officials are saying that the collision took place around 6:53 p.m. on Thursday. A man was trying to cross the street when he was hit by a vehicle.
The force of the impact knocked him to the ground and left him unconscious. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim.
Sadly, he later died due to his injuries.
Liability For Washington Heights Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured in car accidents each year. Pursuant to New York Vehicle Code 1146, all drivers must exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians, bicyclists and domestic animals in the roadway. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a bicyclist, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Drivers should take a number of measures in order to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- Drivers should slow down at intersections.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before turning.
- Drivers should reduce their speed during periods of inclement weather.
It can be hard to know what to do after any pedestrian collision. To make matters worse, drivers will often do everything that they can in order to avoid responsibility for collisions. The family of any person that died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A New York Car Accident
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man that died in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Washington Heights pedestrian accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
