FedEx Truck Driver Allegedly Looked At Phone Many Times Before Fatal Long Island Collision
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK (February 22, 2025) – At least three people have tragically died in a Long Island FedEx truck accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
New York State Police are saying that a FedEx truck hit a Honda Civic carrying three people. The force of the impact caused both vehicles to be pushed off the road.
The FedEx truck ended up landing on top of the Honda Civic. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims.
Despite life-saving measures, three people were pronounced dead. The driver of the FedEx truck was taken to the hospital.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Long Island Truck Accidents
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “Using a cell phone while driving creates enormous potential for deaths and injuries on U.S. roads. In 2022, 3,308 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.” There are a number of other sources of potential driver distraction.
- Drivers can be distracted if they are trying to eat and drive.
- Drivers can be distracted when they are putting on makeup.
- Drivers can be distracted by trying to find objects that they drop while driving.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care and use caution in order to avoid collisions. Every driver must maintain a safe follow distance with the vehicle ahead of them. This follow distance should be particularly larger for trucks, since they have much longer stopping distances. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any truck driver that hits another vehicle in their own lane. Victims of truck accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Spinal cord trauma
- Death
Truck drivers are often put under an enormous amount of pressure to complete their routes as quickly as possible. This can often lead to dangerous situations where truck drivers become dangerously fatigued. In fact, one in ten truck drivers involved in a fatal collision reported feeling under pressure from their carrier. The family of any person who died in a collision may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Long Island Truck Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. were deeply concerned to hear about this fatal FedEx truck collision. This was a preventable tragedy that should have never taken place. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the New York State Police.
Do you need more information about a Long Island truck accident? Our team of truck accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. 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 any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
