Pedestrian Dies in New York City Truck Crash

A box truck fatally hit a pedestrian in New York City on September 12th. The 60-year-old male victim was crossing near Webster Avenue and East 193rd Street when a box truck hit him shortly before 7:15 a.m. The police reported that the truck driver was waiting for the light at the intersection. The light turned green and the driver pressed the gas, fatally hitting the pedestrian. The victim suffered severe contusions and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver remained at the scene of the accident. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

This intersection has been a hotbed for many accidents in the past few years.

Pedestrian Accidents In NYC

New York City is one of the busiest cities in the U.S. The sidewalks and streets are constantly filled with pedestrians. Unfortunately, in a city filled with so many pedestrians, accidents are more likely to happen. It’s no secret to residents of NYC that walking around the city and its outlying areas can be risky, especially during early morning rush hour traffic. Hit and run pedestrian accidents are also a big problem in New York City.

We all know and were taught to look both ways before crossing the street. However, the fact that a person is careful and looked both ways does not mean the motorists on the road are careful as well. Most pedestrian accidents are caused by the negligence or reckless behavior of the motorists, not the pedestrians. Moreover, these accidents generally result in traumatic or fatal injuries to the pedestrian victim.

Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Common injuries suffered by pedestrian accident victims include:

Broken or fractured bones
Head or brain injuries
Internal organ injuries
Neck and back injuries
Spinal cord injuries, such as paralysis
Loss of a limb

We Can Help You If Your Are Injured

At Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., we understand the ramifications that pedestrian accidents have on the lives of victims and the lives of their loved ones. When you are injured in serious pedestrian accident, you need to hire an experienced New York pedestrian accident attorney to protect your legal rights.

The attorneys at Gersowitz Libo & Korek P.C. have more than 30 years of experience and knowledge to aggressively fight for your rights and get you the full extent of monetary compensation that you deserve. To schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our New York pedestrian accident attorneys, please call 1-800-529-9997.

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