Investigation Underway After Wrong-Way Accident in Fatal Greenwich Village, Manhattan by Morton Street and Seventh Avenue
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (November 9, 2025) – A woman has tragically died in a Greenwich Village, Manhattan car accident by Morton Street and Seventh Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the accident took place around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. A GMC turned out of a parking garage and started heading down the wrong way on Morton Street.
The vehicle eventually struck a 27-year-old woman in a crosswalk. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victim.
Despite lifesaving measures, she later died due to the severe nature of her injuries. Local residents have said that there have been a number of times that people have headed the wrong way down Morton Street.
Liability for Manhattan Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured in car accidents every year across New York and the United States. According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, “Drivers struck and killed 7,148 people walking in the United States in 2024, down 4.3% from the year before and the second annual decline, but nearly 20% higher than the 2016 level.” Several factors could contribute to any pedestrian accident.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
All drivers in New York have a legal obligation to use caution to avoid colliding with any pedestrian. They must check their blind spots before making turns at intersection and slow down when necessary. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Liability for a pedestrian accident could extend beyond any driver, particularly if a vehicle was being used for business purposes at the time of a collision.
Investigating Manhattan Pedestrian Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman killed in this Greenwich Village, Manhattan collision. Any person who may have more information should reach out to the police. It is our sincere hope that city officials will consider additional measures to prevent more wrong-way accidents on Morton Street.
Do you need more information about a Greenwich Village, Manhattan pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that victims are aware of their rights and that negligent drivers are held accountable for their actions. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
