Truck Driver Arrested Following West Hempstead Hit-And-Run Collision
WEST HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK (May 30, 2023) – A truck driver has been arrested following a West Hempstead hit-and-run collision on the westbound Southern State Parkway.
West Hempstead police officials are saying that the collision took place around 3:48 a.m. on Wednesday. A semi-truck was involved in a collision with an SUV that left that driver injured.
The semi-truck fled the scene of the collision after the crash. They have since been arrested. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For West Hempstead Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks are typically very difficult to control. There are many potential factors that could contribute to a truck accident. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, “Fatigue, drinking alcohol, and speeding are major factors in motor vehicle crashes overall. Although their presence does not always result in a crash, these three factors, as well as other driver, vehicle, and environmental factors, can increase the risk that a crash will occur.” There are many steps that truck drivers can take in order to avoid causing collisions.
- All trucks should be well maintained and regularly inspected.
- Truck drivers should use commercial GPS systems to help plan their routes.
- Truck drivers should not be pushed to complete their routes faster than can be achieved safely.
Truck drivers must get a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and are held to a very high standard in terms of safety. Driving a commercial truck is very different from operating a passenger vehicle. That’s why proper training and certification are so important. Many truck accidents occur when truck drivers rear-end other vehicles. These types of collisions nearly always take place when a truck driver was speeding, distracted or following the lead vehicle too closely. There is typically a presumption of negligence on the part of drivers that rear-end other vehicles. Many steps should be taken after any truck accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Both of the vehicles involved should be examined.
- A truck’s event data recorder (EDR) should be examined.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- An experienced truck accident attorney should be consulted.
The FMCSA requires commercial trucks to carry at least $750,000 – $5,000,000 worth of liability insurance. Any person that is injured may be able to seek aid through a bodily injury claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Getting Help After A New Hempstead Truck Accident
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the person injured in this collision. It is our sincere hope that the victim will be able to make a full recovery. There are so many questions about this collision that still need to be answered.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a New Hempstead truck accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of truck accident attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
