Man Killed In Wakefield, Bronx Two Truck Accident

NYPD Searching for Tow Truck Driver Involved in Fatal Wakefield, Bronx Hit-and-Run Accident

WAKEFIELD, BRONX (March 11, 2025) – A pedestrian has tragically died after being hit by a tow truck in Wakefield, Bronx near the intersection of Bronxwood Avenue and E. 229th Street.

New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 12:30 PM on Monday. A 64-year-old man was crossing the street when he was hit by a black Chevy Silverado that was towing another vehicle.

Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. Neighbors began doing everything in their power to help the injured man.

He was transported in an ambulance to Jacoby Hospital with critical injuries. Sadly, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The NYPD is still searching for the driver of the tow truck.

Liability for New York City Hit-and-Run Accidents

Thousands of people are injured or killed 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.” Many different factors could contribute to a pedestrian accident.

• Drivers are more likely to hit pedestrians during the early morning and late evening hours when visibility is reduced.
• Pedestrian collisions often happened during periods of inclement weather.
• Pedestrian accidents may take place because a driver is speeding or intoxicated.

Drivers must use caution to avoid hitting pedestrians. This is true, even if a pedestrian is outside of a marked crosswalk. If a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid hitting any pedestrian, they could be held at fault through a civil claim. When drivers flee the scene of an injury collision, they may also bear criminal liability for the incident. It is critical that certain steps are taken after any hit-and-run collision.

• Fragments of the fleeing vehicle should be sought.
• Surveillance footage should be reviewed.
• Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
• A police report should be conducted.

Pedestrian accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to involve drivers that are either not paying attention or who failed to slow down. In many situations, drivers are simply traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions and fail to see pedestrians until it’s too late. If the driver of a tow truck or other commercial vehicle was working at the time of a collision, their employer could potentially also bear some liability for the crash.

Investigating New York City Tow Truck Accidents

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NYPD. The tow truck driver involved in this crash should come forward. It is never too late to do the right thing.

Do you need more information about a Wakefield tow truck accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any incident, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.