Pedestrian Died In New City Collision Along Route 304
NEW CITY, CALIFORNIA (January 2o, 2022) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a New City car accident on Route 304 by Clearview Road.
New City police officials are saying that the accident took place on Thursday. A pedestrian was walking when they were hit by a vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the pedestrian. They were taken to the Westchester Medical Center where they were later pronounced dead.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For New City Pedestrian Accidents
The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are totally preventable and involve some amount of driver error. According to the CDC, “Adults aged 65 years and older accounted for about 17% of the U.S. population in 2020. However, people ages 65 and older accounted for 20% of all pedestrian deaths in 2020.” There are a number of steps that should be taken after any pedestrian accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
It can be hard to know where to begin after any pedestrian accident. When a driver is negligent and kills a pedestrian they could be held at fault through a civil claim. Sadly, though, it is common for drivers to fight hard to deny liability for any collision. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident
Do you need more information about a New City pedestrian collision? Our team pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. 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 assistance after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
