One Person Killed, Several Injured In Gramercy Pedestrian Accident By 3rd Avenue and East 21st Street
GRAMERCY, NEW YORK (July 12, 2023) – One person was killed and several people were injured in a Gramercy car accident by 3rd Avenue and East 21st Street.
New York City police officials are saying that the accident took place around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. A driver was driving at a high rate of speed when he struck a bicyclist and several pedestrians crossing the road.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims. Sadly, one person died due to their injuries and several other people were injured.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Gramercy Pedestrian Accidents
Speeding remains one of the leading causes of car accidents. According to the NHTSA, “For more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities. In 2021, speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities.” There are a number of other factors that could contribute to a pedestrian collision.
- Distracted driving
- Poor road conditions
- Driver fatigue
- Inclement weather
The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are avoidable and involve some amount of driver error. Pursuant to New York Vehicle Code 1146, all drivers must exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians, bicyclists and domestic animals in the roadway. When a driver fails to slow down to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. The family of any person that died in a car accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating New York City Pedestrian Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian that died in this collision. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other tragedies like this. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened.
Do you need more information about a Gramercy pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys 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 any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
