Investigation Underway After Teenager Injured in Copiague Car Accident on the Sunrise Highway
COPIAGUE, NEW YORK (February 28, 2025) – A teenage pedestrian was seriously injured and hospitalized in a Copiague car accident on the Sunrise Highway.
Long Island police officials are saying that the incident took place on Saturday night. A 17-year-old was struck by a 2023 Cadillac XT6.
Paramedics were called to the scene to help the victim. The teenager was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in order to receive care.
A full investigation into the incident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Long Island Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians lack the protection of enclosed vehicles and are much more likely to be killed or seriously injured in the event of a crash. According to the IIHS, “A total of 7,522 pedestrian deaths occurred in 2022. Pedestrian fatalities account for 18% of all crash fatalities. Although pedestrian deaths in 2022 were approximately the same as in 1975, they have increased 83% since reaching their lowest point in 2009.” Drivers should take a number of measures in order to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- Drivers should check their blind spots at intersections.
- Drivers should slow down in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
Drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. This requires that they constantly scan the road ahead of them and take evasive action to avoid hazards. If a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Pedestrian accidents often result in very serious injuries.
- Head injuries
- Amputations
- Lacerations
- Spine injuries
Pedestrian accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to be the result of drivers that are traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions. It is important that accident victims take certain steps in order to preserve their health and legal rights after a collision. After they receive a thorough medical evaluation, they should seek the guidance of an experienced personal injury attorney. An attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Long Island Pedestrian Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the teen injured in this Copiague, Long Island collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened. Many questions remain unanswered.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Copiague car accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
