No Arrests After Teen Skateboarder Critically Injured In Brooklyn Collision By Neptune Avenue and Tenth Street
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (July 15, 2024) – A 15-year-old girl riding a skateboard was critically injured in a Brooklyn collision near the intersection of Neptune Avenue and Tenth Street.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. A teen girl was in a crosswalk when she was hit by a vehicle.
The force of the impact caused the girl to become pinned under the vehicle. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the skateboarder.
She was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene.
Liability For Brooklyn Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are uniquely vulnerable to the hazards posed by motor vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Unfortunately, pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high. In 2022, 7,522 pedestrians were killed and more than 67,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide.” Cities can take a number of measures in order to protect pedestrians.
- Cities should install high-visibility crosswalks and use pedestrian crossing signs.
- Cities should introduce speed bumps, raised crosswalks, chicanes, and other traffic-calming measures.
- Cities should ensure that all pedestrian crossings are well-lit.
Every driver has a legal obligation to take measures in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. They should use their turn signals and check their blind spots. If a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid hitting pedestrians on the roadway, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of pedestrian collisions tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries.
- Head injuries
- Broken bones
- Internal injuries
- Death
Many of the injuries associated with car accidents are not immediately obvious. For example, it is common for people to suffer long-term psychological trauma after any car accident. Sadly, though, drivers will often do everything in their power to deny responsibility if they are involved in a collision. This is why it is always a good idea to seek the services of a skilled personal injury attorney after any pedestrian accident.
Investigating Brooklyn Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the skateboarder injured in this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NYPD. There needs to be some accountability for what took place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Brooklyn car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. 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.
