Female Pedestrian Died in New Rochelle Truck Accident on North Avenue by Lockwood Avenue
NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK (January 26, 2025) – A woman has tragically died in a New Rochelle truck accident near the intersection of North Avenue and Lockwood Avenue.
New Rochelle police officials are saying that the accident took place around 4:12 PM on Wednesday. A woman was crossing North Avenue when she was hit by a box truck.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in order to help the victim. She was taken to Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital in critical condition.
Despite life-saving measures at the hospital, she was later pronounced dead. The driver of the box truck remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
A full investigation into the New Rochelle truck accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for New Rochelle Truck Accidents
Truck accidents remained one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death for pedestrians. According to National Public Radio, “Vehicles with higher front ends and blunt profiles are 45% more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians than smaller cars and trucks, according to new research published Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.” There are a number of steps that truck drivers should take in order to avoid collisions.
- Truck drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Truck drivers should be well rested before heading out onto the road.
- Truck drivers should stay away from intoxicating substances like alcohol.
- Truck drivers should slow down during periods of inclement weather.
Truck drivers have a legal obligation to exercise a great deal of care in order to avoid collisions. They must be particularly cautious when a pedestrian is nearby. If a truck driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important. That evidence is properly collected after any truck accident.
- Surveillance footage may have captured the accident and should be sought.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- The truck driver’s logbook should be reviewed.
- The police report for the accident should be examined.
The vast majority of truck accidents are preventable. They tend to involve truck drivers who were traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions or committing other traffic infractions. In particular, many collisions are due to truck drivers that are making left turns. It is easy for a pedestrian or smaller vehicle to be obscured by the large blind spots of a commercial truck. The family of any person who died in a truck accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating New York Truck Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman that died in this New Rochelle truck accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. This was a preventable tragedy that should have never taken place. It is our sincere hope that city officials will consider measures to help make this intersection safer for pedestrians.
Do you need more information about a New Rochelle truck accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates is here to assist you in any way that we can. We fight relentlessly to protect the rights of accident victims and hold negligent drivers accountable for their actions. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here to help you. You can reach out to our office anytime at (516) 908-9792.
