New York Police Department Searching For Dark-Colored SUV Involved In Manhattan Hit-And-Run Collision
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (September 11, 2024) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a Manhattan hit-and-run collision along West 58th Street, according to the NYPD.
New York Police Department officials are saying that the collision took place around 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday. A pedestrian may have been sitting in the roadway when a driver hit them and kept going.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. They were taken to a local hospital with major injuries.
Despite life-saving measures, they were pronounced dead. The vehicle involved in the crash has been described as a dark-colored SUV.
Liability for Manhattan Hit-and-Run Car Accidents
Hit-and-run collisions remain alarmingly common across New York and 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 a number of factors that may have contributed to a hit-and-run collision.
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Driver intoxication
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing collisions. This may necessitate that they slow down considerably at night or during other periods of reduced visibility. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could be the basis of a negligence claim. Several steps should be taken after any hit-and-run collision.
- Fragments of the fleeing vehicle should be sought.
- Surveillance footage should be reviewed.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
Pedestrian collisions are typically preventable. They tend to occur when drivers are distracted or not otherwise paying attention to the road ahead of them. In particular, many pedestrian accidents happen early in the morning. It is important that accident victims and their families understand that they do have rights. 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.
Investigating New York City Pedestrian Collisions
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian who died in this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. The driver responsible 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 Manhattan pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
