Suffolk County Officials Investigating DUI Car Accident That Injured Motorcyclist In Bay Shore on Fifth Avenue
BAY SHORE, NEW YORK (April 30, 2024) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Bay Shore car accident involving a drunk driver on Fifth Avenue.
Bay Shore police officials are saying that the collision took place on Sunday night. A driver made a left turn onto Fairtown Road and crashed into a motorcyclist.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. They were taken to the hospital.
The driver of the vehicle was later arrested on suspicion of DUI. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Investigating Bay Shore Car Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in collisions with drunk drivers. According to the NHTSA, “Every day, about 32 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths — a 14% increase from 2019.” There are many substances that could impair drivers besides alcohol.
- Prescription medications
- THC
- Sleep aides
- Benzodiazepines
All drivers must exercise due diligence in order to avoid accidents. A number of collisions involve drivers who make dangerous left turns. Drivers are supposed to yield the right of way to vehicles close enough to pose a hazard before making left turns. Any person who is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim.
Getting Legal Help After A New York Car Accident
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Bay Shore car accident? 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.
