Intoxicated Driver Involved In Fatal Richmond Hills, Queens Car Accident
QUEENS, NEW YORK (July 29, 2023) – A worker has tragically died in a Richmond Hills, Queens car accident with a drunk driver near Atlantic Avenue.
New York City police officials are saying that the accident took place around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. A Mercedes Benz C300 crashed into a city truck causing it to roll over.
A worker in the vehicle was thrown from his seat and became pinned underneath the truck. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim.
Sadly, the worker died after being taken to the Jamaica Hospital. Police arrested the driver of the Mercedes on suspicion of DUI.
A full investigation into the Richmond Hills collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Queens DUI Car Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in collisions with drunk drivers. According to the NHTSA, “Every day, about 32 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths — a 14% increase from 2019.” Even low amounts of alcohol can dramatically lower a person’s ability to drive safely.
- Drivers with a BAC of 0.04% have trouble staying in their lane.
- Drivers with a BAC of 0.04% have trouble judging the distance of the vehicles ahead of them.
- Drivers with a BAC of 0.04% have trouble maintaining their vehicle at a safe speed.
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. Commercial drivers are held to an even higher standard. They cannot drive with a BAC of 0.04% or higher. The family of any person that died in a car 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 Richmond Hills DUI Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the worker killed in this car accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. This was a preventable tragedy that should have never taken place.
Do you need more information about a Richmond Hills DUI car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury 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. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
