3-Year-Old Sustains Skull Fracture in Bronx Scooter Crash
BRONX, NEW YORK (December 18, 2024) – A 3-year-old girl was critically injured in a Williamsburg, Bronx hit-and-run collision on Holland Avenue near Burke Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the incident took place around 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The young girl was with her mother when she was struck by a person riding a scooter.
The driver of the scooter fled the scene of the collision. Paramedics were called in order to help her.
She was taken to Jacobi Hospital with a skull fracture.
Liability for Bronx Hit-and-Run Collisions
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in hit-and-run collisions. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, “There were an estimated 737,100 hit-and-run crashes in 2015 (NHTSA, 2016). This translates to a hit-and-run crash happening somewhere in the U.S. every 43 seconds. The 2,049 fatalities that resulted from hit-and-run crashes in 2016 were the highest number ever recorded (NHTSA, 2017).” A number of different factors could contribute to a hit-and-run collision.
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Driver fatigue
All scooter operators have a legal obligation to operate their vehicle at a reasonably safe speed. They are also not permitted to ride on the sidewalk. If a scooter rider fails to slow down in order to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Several steps should be taken after any hit-and-run collision.
- Fragments of the fleeing vehicle should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
Scooter accidents can often leave victims with very serious injuries. This is particularly true when someone sustains a head injury. Traumatic head injuries often require that victims get extensive medical treatments. Victims are also at a greater risk of developing many different neurodegenerative injuries. Any person injured in a scooter accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Bronx Hit-and-Run Collisions
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the girl injured in this crash and her family. This was a preventable tragedy that should have never taken place. The driver responsible for this crash should step forward and turn themselves in. It is never too late to do the right thing.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Bronx hit-and-run collision? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. 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.
