Elderly Pedestrian Died In Upper East Side, Manhattan Car Accident By Park Avenue and East 91st Street
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (December 5, 2025) – An elderly pedestrian has tragically died in an Upper East Side, Manhattan car accident by Park Avenue and East 91st Street.
New York City officials are saying that the accident took place around 2:42 p.m. on Monday. A pedestrian was walking when they were hit by a white Mercedes Sprinter van.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victim. They were transported to the Weill Cornell Medical Center and later pronounced dead.
A full investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing.
Liability for Manhattan Pedestrian Accidents
Drivers in New York have a legal obligation to use caution to avoid colliding with pedestrians. According to NY Veh & Traf L § 1146, “every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any bicyclist, pedestrian, or domestic animal upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary.” Many different factors could contribute to pedestrian collision.
- Drivers may fail to check their blind spots and turn into the path of a pedestrian.
- Drivers may be distracted by their cellphones or conversations with passengers.
- Drivers may be traveling at an unsafe speed for the prevailing conditions of the roadway.
It can be difficult to know what to do after any pedestrian collision. Victims are routinely left with life-altering injuries that impair their ability to perform everyday activities. Families may be left without a primary breadwinner. Any person injured due to the negligent actions of a driver may be able to pursue damages through an injury claim. This right extends to the family of any person who dies.
Investigating Manhattan Pedestrian Collisions
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man killed in this pedestrian collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NYPD. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Do you need more information about a New York pedestrian accident? Our team of New York pedestrian accident attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they need 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.
