The holidays are a time when people tend to get together, relax a bit and celebrate with those who are close to them.  Unfortunately, it's also the time of year when many people make the mistake of consuming alcohol and then getting behind the wheel of a vehicle.  It seems that this was the case with a suspected New York DUI accident that occurred on Friday that left the driver seriously injured and her passenger in critical condition following a single-car crash.

According to authorities, this suspected New York DUI accident occurred on Friday just after 1 a.m. when 25-year-old Patrice Myers of Hempstead was driving her Nissan vehicle in an eastbound direction on the Southern State Parkway in Valley Stream.  At that point, she lost control of her vehicle and it left the road, crashing into a tree.  The driver was seriously injured, and her passenger, 27-year-old Ronell Jones of Rosedale was critically injured with what were described as massive internal injuries.  Police indicated that the driver admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the evening.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our hope that both people who were injured in this suspected New York DUI accident are able to recover and avoid a senseless tragedy.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents.  Every year, 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York DUI Accident Lawyers

The driver in this New York car accident will likely face serious criminal charges.  In addition, she could be on the receiving end of a New York personal injury lawsuit for the injuries sustained by the passenger.  If such a lawsuit is filed and is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the injured passenger for her medical costs, her lost income and her pain and suffering depending on the specific facts of the situation.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of New York DUI accident lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this reckless conduct accountable for nearly 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.