If motorists in any city in the world should be aware of pedestrians, it's the drivers in New York.  The city is filled with walkers of all ages who can appear at any time and in any place.  While most motorists are watchful for those on foot, that doesn't mean that accidents will not occur, when they do, drivers are expected to remain on the scene.  Unfortunately, that's not what occurred yesterday when a man crossing the street was killed in a Brooklyn hit-and-run accident.

According to the authorities, this Brooklyn hit-and-run accident occurred yesterday at 3:30 p.m.  A 91-year-old man was attempting to cross Avenue Y in Sheepshead Bay when the driver of a Nissan SUV tried to make a turn from the road onto Nostrand Avenue.  The SUV hit the man and knocked him down, and the pedestrian was run over by another motorist who remained on the scene.  The man was rushed to a hospital but did not survive.  Police are still looking for the driver of the SUV. 

New York Pedestrian 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 Brooklyn hit-and-run accident, and we hope that the driver is soon identified.  In addition, this Brooklyn pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 15,000 of these accidents occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to 300 fatalities.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

Clearly, if or when the driver involved in this Brooklyn hit-and-run accident is apprehended, he or she will face serious criminal charges.  In addition, the driver could face a New York wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the man who was killed decides to initiate such a filing.  If they do and the case yields a successful result for the plaintiffs, the family could recover damages that compensate them for their losses.

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