Investigation Underway After Pedestrian Died in Crash on the Westbound Lanes of State Route 104 in Webster
WEBSTER, NEW YORK (January 10, 2025) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a Webster car accident on State Route 104.
New York State police are saying that the accident took place around 6:01 AM between Hard Road and Five Mile Line Road. The pedestrian was hit for uncertain reasons and knocked to the ground.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities do not believe that driver intoxication played a role in the crash. A full investigation into the Webster pedestrian accident remains ongoing.
Liability for Webster Pedestrian Accidents
Drivers must use caution to avoid collisions with pedestrians. To that end, they must operate their vehicle at a safe speed at all times. According to New York Vehicle Code 1180, “No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing.” Several actions should be taken after any pedestrian accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- All medical records related to injuries should be collected.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed while their memories are still fresh.
- Victims should seek the legal guidance of an experienced injury attorney.
The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are preventable. They tend to involve situations where drivers are speeding or not paying attention to the road ahead of them. When a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could be construed as negligence. The family of the pedestrian who died may be able to seek some measure of justice through a personal injury claim. Family members of any person who died in an accident may be able to pursue some measure of justice through a personal injury claim.
Investigating Webster Pedestrian Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this collision. Any person who may have more information should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Do you need more information about a Webster pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys is here for you. 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.
