Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Rochester Car Accident With Elderly Driver At BJ’s Parking Lot In Rochester
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK (October 21, 2023) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a Rochester pedestrian accident in the parking lot a BJ’s.
Rochester police officials are saying that the accident took place around 1:00 p.m. on Monday. An elderly driver allegedly reversed their vehicle at a high rate of speed before hitting a pedestrian.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. They were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
Sadly, they later died due to their injuries. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Rochester Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in car accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “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.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a pedestrian collision.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Drivers should be particularly cautious when they are traveling through a parking lot. 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 Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person that died in this collision. This was a preventable crash that should not have taken place. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Do you need more information about a Rochester car accident? Our team of personal injury 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. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
