Saul Lozada, of Patchogue, Died In Medford Collision on North Ocean Avenue
MEDFORD, NEW YORK (January 13, 2022) – A man identified as Saul Lozada has tragically died in a Medford car accident while crossing North Ocean Avenue.
Suffolk County police officials are saying that the collision took place around 10:20 p.m. on January 4th. Saul Lozada was crossing North Ocean Avenue by Masonic Avenue when he was hit by a Honda Civic.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Saul Lozada was transported to the Long Island Community Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Medford Pedestrian Collisions
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in the United States. Elderly pedestrian and children are at the greatest risk of being involved in collisions. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Pedestrians aged 65 and older accounted for 20% of all pedestrian deaths and an estimated 10% of all pedestrian injuries in 2017. One in every five children under the age of 15 killed in traffic crashes were pedestrians in 2017.” There are a number of common causes of pedestrian accidents.
- Distracted driving
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
All drivers in New York have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. But this does not always happen. Many collisions take place when drivers are speeding or making dangerous turns in an intersection. When a driver fails to exercise due care and hits a pedestrian they can be held accountable through a civil claim. The family of any pedestrian killed in a collision may have recourse through a wrongful death claim. It’s very important that evidence is properly collected after an accident.
Investigating A Medford Pedestrian Collision
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of Saul Lozada. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of all who have lost so much.
Do you need more information about an accident that took place in Medford? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to answer any questions that you may have. 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 a free, independent investigation into a collision we are here for you. You’re always welcome to contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
