When people get behind the wheel of a vehicle, they need to be aware of all different types of travelers, especially in New York.  Motorists will regularly encounter bicyclists and pedestrians, and those traveling in these manners need to be provided with the same courtesies as other motorists.  While it's too early to know exactly what occurred, what we do know is that a driver was arrested following a Queens bicycle accident that took the life of a man.

According to the authorities, this Queens bicycle accident occurred last night at approximately 9:30 p.m.  A 70-year-old man was riding his bicycle along the Cross Bay Parkway near Beach Channel Drive, not far from Rockaway Beach.  As the man attempted to move from the northbound lane into the southbound bicycle lane, he was hit by a 21-year-old male and killed.  The driver was later arrested for driving with a suspended license. 

New York Bicycle Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed in this terrible Queens bicycle accident.  Losing a life in this manner is always a tragedy.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York bicycle accidents.  Every year, more than 5,500 of these crashes occur, and they result in nearly as many injuries and in 30 fatalities.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

While more information would be necessary in order to definitively assign fault for this Queens bicycle accident, it seems possible that the family of the man who was killed could file a New York wrongful death lawsuit against the driver.  If such a claim is filed and it leads to a favorable result for the family, they could be awarded damages that compensate them for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as their lost income and their loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.