NYPD Searching for Driver Involved in Hit-and-Run Collision in Ozone Park, Queens
QUEENS, NEW YORK (July 27, 2025) – A pedestrian was seriously injured in an Ozone Park, Queens hit-and-run collision near 101st Ave. and 116th St.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place on Tuesday night. A man in his 50s was struck by a black SUV that fled the scene of the collision.
Paramedics were called to the scene to help the victim. He was transported to a nearby hospital with major trauma.
Authorities are trying to determine what may have led up to the Ozone Park collision.
Liability for New York City Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians often lack the protection of motor vehicles and are uniquely vulnerable in car accidents. They are much more vulnerable to being seriously injured or killed in collisions. According to the National Safety Council, “Pedestrian fatalities as a percent of all traffic fatalities increased steadily from 2005 through 2018, from 11.2% to 17.3%, respectively. The percentage of pedestrian deaths has now increased for three consecutive years, accounting for 17.9% in 2023.” Drivers should take several actions to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them for pedestrians and other potential hazards.
- Drivers should slow down during periods of heavy traffic and inclement weather.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other potentially intoxicating substances.
Drivers must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian in the roadway. They must be particularly cautious around any child or obviously confused or incapacitated person. When turning, they should check their blind spots for any pedestrians that may be attempting to cross. When a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Most pedestrian accidents involve some amount of driver error.
- Drivers may have been speeding.
- Drivers may have been distracted by their phones.
- Drivers may have made an unsafe turn at an intersection.
The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are preventable. In fact, it has been estimated that 93% of pedestrian collisions involve some amount of human error. Sadly, drivers and their insurance providers will often do everything in their power to deny responsibility if a pedestrian is seriously injured or killed. This is why it is so important that victims of pedestrian accidents seek the guidance of an experienced New York pedestrian accident attorney.
Investigating New York City Pedestrian Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this collision. It is our hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. Any person that may have more information should reach out to the NYPD.
Do you need more information about a New York City pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. You are always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
