Pedestrians in and around New York understand that every time they walk out into public, they face some sort of risk.  However, there are certain situations that are so bizarre and so tragic that no one could have ever been expected to foresee a risk of harm, and sadly that's the type of situation that took the life of a Queens man yesterday.  He was crushed by a parked van that had been knocked over by a speeding ambulance as witnesses watched in horror.

The latest fatal New York pedestrian accident occurred at approximately 7 a.m. yesterday morning in Queens at 76th Street and Woodside Avenue.  75-year-old Rajib Mohammed, who had lived in Queens for decades, was walking home with a loaf of bread he had just purchased.  Just then, an ambulance speeding to a hospital with a stroke victim inside crashed into a parked van.  The force of impact sent the van toppling on its side, and the victim was crushed under the weight of the falling vehicle. 

New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Frankly, there are no words that will properly describe the sense of tragedy and horror that envelop this random and cruelly unfortunate death, and we hope that the victim's family is somehow able to move past their grief at some point.  In addition, this Queens pedestrian accident will only add to the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 15,000 such accidents occur, leading to almost as many injuries and to more than 300 deaths.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

It seems clear based on the available facts that the family of the victim would have legal options that incude the filing of a New York wrongful death lawsuit.  However, identifying the proper defendant or defendants could involve some technicalities and extra procedural steps.  If such a claim is filed and is successful, it's possible for the family members to recover damages that compensate them for the losses they've incurred. 

If you have lost someone in a pedestrian accident, you need to seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully defending the rights of suffering families for nearly 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.