One Person Killed In Jackson Heights, Queens Car Accident

Investigation Underway After Jackson Heights, Queens Collision By 37th Avenue and 92nd Street

QUEENS, NEW YORK (July 21, 2024) – A 61-year-old woman has tragically died in Jackson Heights, Queens car accident by the intersection of 37th Avenue and 92nd Street.

New York City police officials are saying that the incident took place around 6:45 a.m. on Thursday. A woman was crossing the street when she was hit by a vehicle.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the woman. She was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Queens Hit-And-Run Collisions

Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in car accidents across the United States. Many of the victims are pedestrians. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Nearly 8,000 pedestrians were killed on our nation’s roads in crashes involving a motor vehicle in 2021. That’s about one death every 66 minutes. There were also an estimated 104,000 emergency department visits of pedestrians treated for non-fatal crash-related injuries in 2020.” There are a number of common causes of pedestrian accidents.

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Inclement weather
• Poor road conditions

All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. 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 truck driver fails to take evasive action to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Drivers who flee injury collisions could also face criminal liability. It is crucial that certain steps are taken after hit-and-run collisions.

• Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
• Medical records should be preserved.
• Surveillance footage should be sought.
• Fragments of the fleeing vehicle should be sought.

Most pedestrian accidents are preventable and involve some amount of driver error. This is particularly true when collisions take place at night. Many drivers fail to slow down during periods of reduced visibility. It is important for accident victims to understand that they do have rights. The family of any person who died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim.

Investigating Jackson Heights Hit-And-Run Collisions

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman who died in this Jackson Heights collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. The driver involved in this collision should come forward.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Jackson Heights car accident? 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.