Drinking and driving is a bad decision that can put anyone in a position of extreme danger, even if it's a little girl who is innocently waiting for an ice cream truck.  While nothing has yet been proven, police suspect that a driver was drunk when he hit and critically injured a 6-year-old girl last night in a suspected Queens DUI accident.  The girl was rushed to a nearby hospital and remains in critical condition, and the driver was taken into custody after reportedly failing a breathalyzer test administered by police.

According to the authorities, this suspected Queens DUI accident occurred last night at approximately 7:45 p.m.  A six-year-old girl was waiting for an ice cream truck on 10th Avenue near 168th Place in Jamaica.  At that point, the 53-year-old male driver of a Mitsubishi came along and hit the girl, critically injuring her.  The man was arrested on suspicion of DWI and vehicular assault.  No update was provided regarding the condition of the little girl.

New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our thoughts and our support for the little girl who was hit in this suspected Queens DUI accident, as we hope she is able to overcome the harm she has suffered.  In addition, this Queens pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  Every year, 15,000 of these crashes occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to more than 300 fatalities.

New York DUI Accident Lawyers

If it turns out that the driver involved in this suspected Queens DUI accident was intoxicated, he could face serious criminal legal problems.  In addition, he could face a New York personal injury lawsuit if the family of the little girl decides to initiate such a filing.  If they do and the claim is successful, the plaintiffs could recover damages that compensate them for their medical costs, the girl's pain and suffering and other forms of damages.

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 fighting for the rights of those harmed for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.