Driver Charged In Fatal Upper West Side Collision That Killed Pedestrian
UPPER WEST SIDE, NEW YORK (October 23, 2024) – A pedestrian has tragically died in an Upper West Side car accident by the intersection of Riverside Boulevard and West 70th Street.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place on a Thursday. A pedestrian was heading down the intersection when a driver in a Cadillac Escalade hit him.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the male victim. They were taken to the hospital, where he later died due to his injuries.
The driver of the Cadillac has been charged with failure to yield.
Liability For New York City Car Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, “In 2022, 7,522 pedestrians were killed and more than 67,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide. NHTSA raises awareness of the dangers to pedestrians and provides tips to keep pedestrians safe.” There are a number of reasons that a pedestrian accident may take place.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
All drivers must use caution in order 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. Cities should take a number of measures in order to avoid pedestrian collisions.
- Cities should install pedestrian bridges in certain locations.
- Cities should ensure all intersections are well lit.
- Cities should study which intersections have the greatest history of collisions.
The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are preventable. Collisions tend to involve drivers that are distracted or not otherwise following traffic regulations. Sadly, though, drivers will often do everything in their power to deny liability if they cause a fatal collision. The family of any person that died in a collision may have legal recourse through a civil claim.
Investigating Upper West Side Pedestrian Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this crash. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an Upper West Side pedestrian accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of pedestrian injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they need in order to recover. 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.
