Investigation Underway After Multi-Vehicle Collision on Kosciuszko Bridge In Queens
QUEENS, NEW YORK (January 20, 2025) – One person has tragically died, and several others were injured in a car accident along Kosciuszko Bridge in Queens.
New York City officials are saying that the accident took place on Thursday. Several vehicles collided along Kosciuszko Bridge, including a taxi, a black GMC pickup truck, a black Chevy pickup truck, and a gray Kia Sorrento.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims. A male passenger inside of the taxi was rushed to a local hospital with major injuries. Sadly, a 75-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
A full investigation into what led up to the crash on Kosciuszko Bridge remains ongoing at this time. Photos of the accident site show that the roadway was slick with rain at the time of the crash.
Liability For New York City Car Accidents
Inclement weather is one of the major causes of car accidents. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, “Most weather-related crashes occur on wet pavement and during rainfall. Each year, 75 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on wet pavement and 47 percent happen during rainfall. Nearly 5,700 people are killed and more than 544,700 people are injured in crashes on wet pavement annually.” Drivers should take a number of actions in order to reduce accidents during rainfall.
- Drivers should reduce their speed and maintain a safe distance between themselves and the lead vehicle.
- Drivers should use their headlights to warn others about their presence.
- Drivers should check their tire conditions and ensure that their tires are well inflated.
- Drivers should be aware of the possibility of hydroplaning and what to do if their vehicle does hydroplane.
Speeding is one of the main causes of car accidents during rainfall. All drivers have a legal obligation to maintain their vehicle at a safe speed. During rainfall and other periods of inclement weather, drivers will need to operate their vehicle well below the posted speed limit. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting another vehicle or pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Several steps should be taken after any car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records related to the accident should be collected.
- An experienced personal injury attorney should be contacted.
The vast majority of car accidents that happened during rainfall are preventable. They tend to involve drivers who are distracted, speeding, or otherwise following the lead vehicle too closely. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that rear-ends a vehicle in their own lane of travel. Any person injured in a car accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim.
Investigating New York City Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this accident on the Kosciuszko Bridge. It is our sincere hope that the other victims will be able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NYPD.
Do you need more information about an accident that took place on Kosciuszko Bridge? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. 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 assistance, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
