Driving a high-priced motorcycle through Manhattan must be exhilarating for those who have the inclination to do so.  While driving a motorcycle can be exciting, it is also dangerous.  Tragically, a young hedge fund executive paid the ultimate price for a mistake made by an unlicensed driver on Sunday when he was killed in a Manhattan car accident that involved a simple mistake in regards to making a left turn. 

This fatal Manhattan crash occurred on Sunday afternoon when Ronen Katz, 27, was riding his Ducati motorcycle in a northbound direction on West Street.  At the same time, Naisha Sutton, 25, attempted to turn left in her Nissan from West Street onto Canal Street.  She did not time the turn properly, and her vehicle moved into the path of the motorcycle.  Mr. Katz violently struck the driver's side door of the sedan and he was killed. 

New York Car Accident Statistics

First, we'd like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Katz.  27 is simply too young to lose a life, and to lose it because of a simple mistake made by another driver is truly tragic.  In addition, this fatal Manhattan car accident will only add to the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents.  Every year, approximately 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,2000 are killed in New York car accidents.  In addition, more than 5,000 New York motorcycle accidents occur on an annual basis.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

The driver of the sedan panicked and fled the scene, although she turned herself in afterward.  However, she could face significant criminal charges.  Regardless, the family of the man who was killed could still look into the possibility of filing a New York wrongful death lawsuit against the driver.  If such a claim was filed and was successful, they could recover damages that include compensation for medical, funeral and burial costs as well as lost income and loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone you love because of a driving mistake, seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully fighting for the rights of suffering families for almost 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.