Teenage Pedestrian Sustained Major Injuries in Bay Shore Car Accident on North Sunrise Service Road
BAY SHORE, NEW YORK (February 28, 2028)—A pedestrian was seriously injured in a Bayshore car accident on the North Sunrise Service Road.
Long Island police officials are saying that the collision took place around 6:35 PM on Thursday. A driver was traveling down North Sunrise Service Road when he lost control of his vehicle and hit the victim.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident near Atlantic Avenue. The 16-year-old pedestrian was taken to South Shore University Hospital to receive treatment.
It remains unclear if that driver will face any citations.
Liability for Bay Shore Car Accidents
Drivers are supposed to exercise due care to avoid colliding with other vehicles. This requires that they maintain a safe speed. According to NY Veh & Traf L § 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.” There are many ways that a driver may have acted negligently prior to a collision.
- A driver may have been distracted by looking at their phone or other objects.
- A driver may have been intoxicated by drugs or alcohol.
- A driver may have failed to maintain a safe following distance with other vehicles.
If a driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with a pedestrian, this could be construed as negligence. There is a presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that drives onto a sidewalk and hits a pedestrian. Any person that is injured in a pedestrian accident may be able to pursue some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can cover lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.
Investigating Bay Shore Car Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the person injured in this Bay Shore car accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. This was a preventable crash that should not have taken place.
Have you or someone you care about been injured in a Bayshore pedestrian accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of experienced pedestrian accident attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
