Two People Killed In Upper East Side Motorcycle Collision

New York Police Department Investigating Fatal Upper East Side Motorcycle Collision By 3rd Avenue and East 103rd Street

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (October 19, 2024) – Two people have tragically died in an Upper East Side motorcycle collision by the intersection of 3rd Avenue and East 103rd Street.

New York City officials are saying that the incident took place around 4:43 a.m. on Sunday. A motorcycle was involved in a collision with an SUV.

Emergency Medical Services were called to the scene in order to help the victims. Sadly, two people were pronounced dead at the scene.

A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For New York City Motorcycle Accidents

Speeding remains one of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the NHTSA, “For more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities. In 2022, speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities.” Several other factors could contribute to any car accident.

• Distracted driving
• Inclement weather
• Poor road conditions
• Driver intoxication

All drivers have a legal obligation to take steps in order to avoid collisions. This means that they must drive at a safe speed at all times. Depending on the prevailing conditions of the roadway, a driver may need to travel well under the speed limit. When a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a civil claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any car accident.

• Surveillance footage should be sought.
• Medical records should be preserved.
• Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
• The police report for the collision should be collected.

The vast majority of car accidents are preventable. They tend to involve at least some amount of human error. This is particularly true when drivers of larger vehicles make turns. It is common for drivers to fail to check their blind spots. It is important for accident victims to understand that they do have rights. The family of any person who died in a motorcycle collision may be able to seek some measure of justice through a wrongful death claim.

Investigating New York City Car Accidents

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the families of the two people who died in this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NYPD. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Do you need more information about an Upper East Side car accident? Our team of personal injury 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.