Moped Rider Injured In Queens Hit-And-Run Collision

Investigation Underway After Driver Fled The Scene of Queens Car Accident That Injured Moped Rider

QUEENS, NEW YORK (July 12, 2024) – A moped rider was seriously injured in a Queens hit-and-run collision near the intersection of 29th Street and Broadway.

New York City police officials are saying that the collision took place around 6:00 p.m. in Astoria. A driver ran into a motorcyclist near some type of market.

The force of the impact caused the moped rider to be ejected. Surveillance footage revealed that the driver fled the scene of the collision.

Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. The victim was taken to the hospital with major injuries.

A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Queens Hit-And-Run Car Accidents

Hit-and-run collisions remain alarmingly common across New York and the United States. 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 common causes of hit-and-run collisions.

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Inclement weather
• Driver intoxication

All drivers must use caution in order to avoid causing accidents. Pursuant to New York Vehicle Code 1146, all drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians, bicyclists, and domestic animals in the roadway. 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 car accident.

• The police should be contacted.
• Fragments of any fleeing vehicle should be sought.
• A thorough investigation should be conducted.
• An experienced personal injury attorney should be contacted.

The vast majority of car accidents are preventable. They tend to involve drivers who were either distracted or traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions. Drivers that flee the scene of injury collisions could face criminal liability as well as civil liability. Any person who is injured in a hit-and-run collision may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A car accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating Queens Hit-and-Run Car Accidents

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the moped rider injured in this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. The driver involved should do the right thing and come forward. It is never too late to do the right thing.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Queens hit-and-run collision? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they need in order to recover. 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.