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Pedestrian Killed In Poughkeepsie Car Accident On New Hackensack Road

Pickup Truck Identified As Vehicle Involved In Poughkeepsie Collision

Pedestrian Killed In Poughkeepsie Car Accident On New Hackensack Road

POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK (May 30, 2023) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a Poughkeepsie car accident with a pickup truck on New Hackensack Road.

Poughkeepsie police officials are saying that the accident took place around 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. A pedestrian was walking when they were hit by a 2018 Ford F-150 truck.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

 Liability For Poughkeepsie Car Accidents

Far too many pedestrians are killed or seriously injured in pedestrian collisions every year in the United States. According to the CDC, “More than 7,000 pedestrians were killed on our nation’s roads in crashes involving a motor vehicle in 2020. That’s about one death every 75 minutes.1 One in six people who died in crashes in 2020 were pedestrians.” Victims of car accidents often suffer very serious injuries including:

  • Broken bones
  • Head injuries
  • Lacerations
  • Spinal cord injuries

Pickup trucks are often used for commercial purposes. If a pickup truck driver was working at the time of a collision, the company that they were working for could be held at fault. Generally speaking, companies are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating A New York Car Accident

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. There needs to be some accountability for what took place.

Do you need more information about a Poughkeepsie car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of 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. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.

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Jeff S. Korek joined Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. in 1992 as the Senior Trial partner. Known for his meticulous preparation and dedication to his clients, Jeff has obtained some of the state’s highest verdicts and settlements.