Search Underway for Driver Involved in Deadly Manhattan Hit-and-Run Collision on RFK Bridge at 125th Street
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (June 13, 2025) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a Manhattan hit-and-run car accident on the RFK Bridge by 125th Street.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 1 PM on Monday. A vehicle hit an unidentified male pedestrian and fled the scene of the collision.
When police officers arrived at the scene, they encountered a victim with severe bodily injuries. He was transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem.
Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Manhattan Hit-and-Run Collisions
Hit-and-run accidents have become increasingly common across the United States and New York. 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.” Many different factors could contribute to a hit-and-run collision.
- A large portion of hit-and-run collisions involve an intoxicated driver.
- Hit-and-run collisions are more likely to take place at night and during periods of low visibility.
- Drivers are more likely to hit pedestrians when they are speeding.
All drivers must use caution in order to avoid colliding with any vehicle or pedestrian. They must be particularly cautious around children or pedestrians who appear confused. This may necessitate that they use their horns to alert pedestrians of their presence. It is a crime for any driver to flee the scene of a collision that results in bodily injury. Drivers that flee injury collisions may face civil and criminal liability for their actions. Certain steps should be taken after any hit-and-run collision.
- Surveillance footage that may have captured the collision should be sought.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Fragments of the fleeing vehicle should be examined.
- An experienced personal injury attorney should be contacted.
Pedestrian accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to involve drivers that are disobeying traffic regulations. Many of the drivers involved in these collisions end up fleeing because they are scared of potentially going to jail. It is important for victims of pedestrian accidents to understand that they do have legal options. They’re able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim. In particular, the family of any person who died in a pedestrian collision may be able to file a wrongful death claim.
Investigating New York City Car Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this hit-and-run collision on the RFK Bridge. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. The driver involved in the collision should do the right thing and come forward. It is never too late to do the right thing.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a New York City car accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
