Callicoon Car Accident Leaves Two Pedestrians Dead Along Gulf Road
CALLICOON, NEW YORK (August 26, 2023) – Two pedestrians have tragically died in a Callicoon car accident along Gulf Road, according to the NYSP.
Callicoon police officials are saying that the accident took place around 3:00 a.m. on Monday. A 22-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl were struck by a Honda.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. Sadly, there were both pronounced dead at the scene.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Callicoon Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are nearly 1.5 times more likely to be killed in collisions than those in passenger vehicles. According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 7,668 pedestrians died in traffic crashes in 2019. Pedestrian collisions tend to occur on private property such as driveways and parking lots. There are a number of reasons that a pedestrian accident may occur.
- Drivers may be traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions.
- Drivers may lose control of their vehicle due to inclement weather.
- Drivers may fail to pay attention to the road ahead of them.
Drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are avoidable and involve some amount of human error. The family of any person that died in a pedestrian accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York Pedestrian Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the families of the pedestrians killed in this Callicoon collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened.
Do you need more information about a Callicoon pedestrian accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of pedestrian accident 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. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
