People who are behind the wheel of a vehicle in the city need to be ready to deal with almost any type of circumstance that could arise.  However, there are certain situations that even the most defensive driver cannot avoid.  Tragically, that appears to be the situation that arose yesterday when a suspected drunk driver slammed into an oncoming vehicle suddenly and killed its driver in a suspected Brooklyn DUI accident. 

According to police, the latest fatal Brooklyn car accident occurred just after 11:30 p.m. last night when Moshe Berkowtiz, 25, was driving in a northbound direction on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn near Avenue N.  At the same time, 23-year-old Anel Kolenovic was moving in the opposite direction on Ocean Avenue and lost control of his vehicle while moving at a high rate of speed.  He collided with the side of the other vehicle, and Mr. Berkowitz was killed as a result of the collision.  Mr. Kolenovic was arrested for manslaughter, driving while intoxicated and reckless driving after sources stated his blood alcohol content was at more than twice the legal limit.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed.  It appears that he did nothing wrong in this crash, and his loss will certainly be taken hard by those who were close to him.  In addition, this fatal Brooklyn DUI accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents.  Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

Based on the facts presented, it seems possible for the family of the man who was killed to file a New York wrongful death lawsuit against the driver.  If such a lawsuit was filed and was successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the family for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as for lost income and loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone you love to a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of New York DUI accident lawyers who have been holding those responsible for these terrible losses accountable for nearly 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.