Pedestrian Killed In West Seneca Car Accident

Female Pedestrian Died In West Seneca Collision By The Intersection of Mineral Springs Road and Clinton Street

WEST SENECA, NEW YORK (January 9, 2024) – A female pedestrian has tragically died in a West Seneca pedestrian accident by Mineral Springs Road and Clinton Street.

West Seneca police officials are saying that the incident began around 7:30 a.m. on Friday. A pedestrian was crossing the road when they were hit by a vehicle.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures, she later die due to her injuries.

A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For West Seneca Pedestrian Collisions

Far too many pedestrians are killed in collisions each year. Many of these accidents involve hit-and-runs. According to the AAA Foundation, “In 2016, there were 1,980 fatal hit-and-run crashes resulting in 2,049 fatalities. This is the highest annual number of hit-and-run fatalities or crashes recorded since NHTSA began compiling statistics on fatal motor vehicle crashes in 1975.” There are many steps that should be taken after any pedestrian collision.

• Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
• Medical records should be preserved.
• Surveillance footage should be sought.
• A pedestrian accident attorney should be contacted.

The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are preventable. They tend to occur when drivers are distracted or traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions. Depending on the facts of any case, a driver could be liable for a pedestrian collision. The family of any person that died in a pedestrian collision may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.

Investigating New York Pedestrian Accidents

Do you need more information about a New York pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that negligent drivers are held to account for their actions. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.