Investigation Underway After Pedestrian Dies in Crash With SUV and Transit Bus by Broadway and Oak Street
AMITYVILLE, NEW YORK (May 20, 2026)—A pedestrian has tragically died in an Amityville bus accident near the intersection of Broadway and Oak Street.
Long Island police officials are saying that the accident took place around 8:10 PM on Friday evening. Two people were using a crosswalk when they were struck by an SUV that was involved in a collision with a Suffolk County transit bus.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident to help the victims. A 61-year-old man from Queens was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
Another person was transported to a Good Samaritan University Hospital. A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Amityville Bus Accidents
Bus drivers must use caution to avoid colliding with pedestrians in the roadway. According to New York Vehicle Code 1146, “Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, 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.” There are many errors a driver could make that could contribute to a bus accident.
- A driver may have been traveling at an unsafe speed.
- A driver may have failed to scan the road ahead of them for pedestrians.
- A driver may have made an unsafe turn without checking cross traffic.
- A driver may have been distracted by looking at their phone.
If a driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with any pedestrian in the roadway, this could serve as evidence of negligence. Liability for any bus accident could extend to several parties beyond a specific driver determined to be at fault. For example, the company that owned or operated a bus could bear some legal responsibility. As a general rule, employers can be vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their workers who are operating within the course and scope of their job duties.
Investigating Amityville Bus Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person killed in this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happens should reach out to the police. This was a preventable crash that should not have taken place.
Do you need more information about an Amityville bus accident? Our team of accident attorneys is here for you. 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.
