41-Year-Old Moped Rider Died After Car Accident By The Intersection of Third Avenue and 51st Street
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (September 2, 2023) – A moped rider has tragically died in a car accident with a car heading north on Third Avenue by 51st Street.
New York City police officials are saying that the accident took place around 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday. A moped rider was heading down the road when they were hit by a Honda.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene on Third Avenue in order to help the victim. He was taken to the hospital with a head injury where he was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the Honda apparently didn’t have a drivers license.
Liability For Brooklyn Car Accidents
Companies like Lime and Bird have popularized electric scooters, mopeds and electric bicycles. Anyone with the app can quickly rent a Lime or Bird scooter in the cities where they are available. But this rise in popularity has coincided with a rise in accidents. According to one report from Business Insider, “there have been at least 1,545 accidents in the US involving electric scooters over the past year (2018).” There are several steps that drivers should take in order to avoid scooter accidents.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before turning.
- Drivers should slow down during periods of reduced visibility.
- Drivers should maintain a safe distance away from scooters and other vehicles.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. To that end, drivers must maintain a safe distance away from the vehicles ahead of them. The family of any person that died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death 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 person killed in this collision on Third Avenue. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that measures are taken to prevent other tragedies like this.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Brooklyn car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are 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.
