New York State Police Investigating North Syracuse Collision Along The 4300 Block of Church Street
NORTH SYRACUSE, NEW YORK (May 1, 2024) – At least two people were injured in a North Syracuse head-on car accident along Church Street.
North Syracuse officials are saying that the collision took place around 4:30 p.m. on Friday. One driver failed to keep right in their lane and hit another vehicle head-on.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all parties. Two people were taken to the hospital in order to receive care.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For North Syracuse Car Accidents
Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous types of collisions that a person can be involved in. Head-on crashes account for around 2% of all crashes. However, they account for over 11% of all traffic fatalities. The vast majority of head-on collisions are due to some amount of human error. There are a number of factors that could contribute to a head-on collision.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
Every driver has a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver who crosses into opposing lanes of traffic and hits another vehicle. Any person who is injured due to the negligence of another driver may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this North Syracuse car accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. This was a preventable crash that should not have taken place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a North Syracuse car accident? 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. You can reach out to us at (516) 908-9792.
