Pedestrian Killed In Sunset Park, Brooklyn Truck Collision

Investigation Underway After 30-Year-Old Pedestrian Died In Sunset Park, Brooklyn Truck Accident

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (December 15, 2024) – A 30-year-old man has tragically died in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, by 4th Avenue and 60th Street.

New York City officials are saying that the incident took place around 2:30 p.m. on Friday. A pedestrian was crossing the street when they were hit by a box truck.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. He was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

A full investigation into the circumstances of the crash remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for Brooklyn Pedestrian Accidents

Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in truck accidents every year in the United States. According to the National Security Council, “In 2022, 5,837 large trucks were involved in a fatal crash, an 1.8% increase from 2021 and a 49% increase in the last 10 years. The involvement rate per 100 million large-truck miles traveled is up 3% from 2021, and up 24% in the last 10 years. ” A number of different factors could contribute to a truck accident.

• Many truck accidents are due to truck drivers that are speeding, especially in urban areas.
• Truck accidents often involve drivers making left turns.
• Fatigue can substantially increase the odds that a truck driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian.

Truck drivers have a legal obligation to take steps to avoid hitting pedestrians. Pursuant to New York Vehicle Code 1146, all drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians, bicyclists, and domestic animals in the roadway. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid a collision with a bicyclist, they could be held liable through a civil claim. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.

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

Truck accidents are often highly preventable. In many situations, truck companies will push their drivers to complete delivery schedules that lead to them being dangerously fatigued. For perspective, staying awake only 18 hours reduces a person’s ability to drive safely equal to driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05%. The family of any pedestrian who died in a truck accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim.

Investigating New York City Truck Accidents

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NYPD. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a New York City truck accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is 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. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.