One Person Died In Wilton Pedestrian Accident Along Maple Avenue
WILTON, NEW YORK (April 15, 2023) – One person aged 79 died in a Wilton car accident along Maple Avenue, according to the New York State Police.
Wilton police officials are saying that the incident took place around 8:18 p.m. on Thursday. A pedestrian was trying to cross the street when they were hit by a vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Sadly, the pedestrian died due to the severe nature of their injuries.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Wilton 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 many steps that drivers can take in order to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- Drivers should slow down in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
- Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them.
Every driver must exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. When a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. The family of any person that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A New York Pedestrian Accident
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man that died in this collision. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened. It is our hope that steps are taken to prevent other collisions like this.
Do you need more information about a Wilton pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are 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 after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
