Investigation Underway After Man Died in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Crash by Linden Boulevard
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (February 16, 2025) – A 64-year-old man has tragically died in a Brooklyn hit-and-run collision by the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Nostrand Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the accident took place around 5:46 PM on Tuesday. A pedestrian was hit by a white sedan.
The driver of the sedan fled the scene and is currently being sought by police. Paramedics were called in order to help the man. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for New York City Hit-and-Run Collisions
Thousands of people are harmed in hit-and-run collisions every year. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, “In 2016, there were 1,980 fatal hit-and-run crashes resulting in 2,049 fatalities. This is the highest annual number of hit- and-run fatalities or crashes recorded since NHTSA began compiling statistics on fatal motor vehicle crashes in 1975.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a hit-and-run collision.
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Driver intoxication
- Poor road conditions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. They must reduce their speed and use their horn to alert pedestrians of their presence when necessary. If a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any pedestrian accident.
- Fragments of the fleeing vehicle should be sought.
- Medical records related to the incident should be preserved.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
Hit-and-run collisions are nearly always preventable. They tend to involve drivers who are not scanning the road ahead of them. In many cases, these drivers may be intoxicated and afraid of being taken to jail if they remain at the scene. It is important for victims in their families to understand that they do have rights. In particular, the family of any person who died in a hit-and-run collision may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating New York City Hit-and-Run Collisions
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian who died in this crash. Any person who may have more information should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened.
Do you need more information about a Brooklyn hit-and-run car accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that negligent drivers are held to account for their actions. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any particular incident, we may be able to help. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
