Investigation Underway After Truck Hit Pedestrian in Wantagh Near Morris Gate and Sunrise Highway
WANTAGH, NEW YORK (December 4, 2025) – A pedestrian was injured in a Wantagh truck accident between Sunrise Highway and Morris Gate.
Long Island officials are saying the accident took place around 12:30 PM on Thursday. A male pedestrian was hit by a truck for undetermined reasons.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident to help the victim. He was conscious when they first arrived.
He was transported to a local hospital to receive additional care. A full investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Wantagh Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured in motor vehicle collisions every year. According to the IIHS, “Deaths from motor vehicle crashes with pedestrians have increased 78% since reaching their low point in 2009 and account for 18% of crash fatalities. The rates of pedestrian crash deaths per 100,000 people are highest for people ages 20 and over.” Drivers should take several measures to avoid collisions.
- Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them for hazards.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
- Drivers should ensure their vehicles are routinely inspected and well maintained.
Drivers must use caution to avoid collisions. This necessitates that they maintain a safe speed at all times. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Drivers must slow down even if a pedestrian is outside of a marked crosswalk. Any person injured in a Long Island pedestrian accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim.
Investigating Long Island Pedestrian Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the person injured in this Wantagh pedestrian accident. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Wantagh pedestrian accident? You may have legal recourse. 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. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
