One Pedestrian Died, Second Pedestrian Critically Injured In Bushwick, Brooklyn By Elder Street and Knickerbocker Avenue
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (August 19, 2024) – One woman has died and another person was critically injured in a Bushwick, Brooklyn pedestrian collision by Elder Street and Knickerbocker Avenue.
New York City police are saying that the incident took place around 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Two women were crossing the street when they were run over by a vehicle.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. Both victims were given CPR and transported to the hospital.
Despite life-saving measures, one woman died due to the severe nature of her injuries. The driver involved in the collision fled the scene.
Liability For Brooklyn Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in pedestrian collisions every year in the United States. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, “In 2016, there were 1,980 fatal hit-and-run crashes resulting in 2,049 fatalities. This is the highest annual number of hit-and-run fatalities or crashes recorded since NHTSA began compiling statistics on fatal motor vehicle crashes in 1975.” There are several factors that could contribute to a hit-and-run collision.
- Hit-and-run collisions are more likely to occur at night.
- Hit-and-run collisions tend to happen at intersections.
- Hit-and-run collisions tend to happen on a relatively small number of problematic streets and intersections.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. This includes driving within the speed limit. During periods of inclement weather or heavy traffic, drivers may need to travel well below the speed limit. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain measures are taken after pedestrian collisions.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- A pedestrian accident attorney should be contacted.
Pedestrian collisions are usually preventable. They often occur because drivers are not paying adequate attention to the road ahead of them. The family of any person who died in a pedestrian collision may be able to seek some measure of justice through a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Brooklyn Pedestrian Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman who died in this Bushwick car accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. The driver responsible for this crash should do the right thing and turn themselves in.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Bushwick pedestrian accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of pedestrian safety advocates is here to answer any questions that you may have. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support and justice that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, you can reach out to us at (516) 908-9792.
