Flatbed Truck Driver Involved In East Harlem Pedestrian Accident Along 125th Street
EAST HARLEM, NEW YORK (September 4, 2023) – A pedestrian has tragically died in an East Harlem flatbed truck accident along 125th East Street and Third Avenue.
New York City police officials are saying that the collision took place around 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday. A 53-year-old pedestrian was trying to cross the street when he was run over by the wheels of a flatbed truck.
The victim was dragged for several hundred feet before being stopped by onlookers. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim.
Sadly, he later died due to the severe nature of his injuries. A full investigation into the East Harlem collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For East Harlem Car Accidents
Trucks are involved in a disproportionate number of fatal collisions. According to the IIHS, “A total of 4,714 people died in large truck crashes in 2021, a 17 percent increase compared with 2020. Sixteen percent of these deaths were truck occupants, 68 percent were occupants of cars and other passenger vehicles, and 15 percent were pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists.” There are a number of steps that truck drivers should take in order to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- Truck drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Truck drivers should be well rested before starting their shifts.
- Truck drivers should slow down in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
All truck drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. Pursuant to New York Vehicle Code 1146, all drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians, bicyclists and domestic animals in the roadway. If a driver fails to reduce their speed in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any truck accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- The truck drivers logbook should be examined.
- The truck driver’s driver record should be reviewed.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
Truck drivers need to get a commercial license and are held to a high standard in terms of safety. The vast majority of pedestrian collisions involving trucks are preventable. The family of any person that died in a collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York Truck Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian that died in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our hope that measures are taken to prevent other tragedies like this.
Have you or someone that you care about been harmed due to the negligence of a truck driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are 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. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free investigation into any collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
