Driving in the city means that those behind the wheel will see and deal with many different things.  These things include pedestrians, bicyclists and motor scooters for those who wish to avoid the common headaches associated with driving larger vehicles.  Unfortunately, people who travel in these ways are vulnerable to larger vehicles, especially if someone in one of those larger vehicles has consumed alcohol.  Nothing has yet been proven, but police suspect this conduct after a man on a scooter was hit and killed in a suspected Brooklyn DUI accident yesterday.

According to the authorities, this suspected Brooklyn DUI accident occurred at approximately 7 p.m. last night.  A 41-year-old man was driving his scooter while delivering food, and he had stopped for a sign at the intersection of Leonard Street and Meserole Avenue in Williamsburg.  However, the 29-year-old male driver of a Buick that was following him did not stop and hit the man from behind.  The scooter driver was rushed to a nearby hospital, but did not survive his injuries.  The driver of the Buick was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

New York Car 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 suspected Brooklyn DUI accident.  Losing a life in this manner is always a tragedy.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents.  Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

If the available facts are accurate and the driver who was arrested was under the influence, he will likely face serious criminal charges.  He could also 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 their claim is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the family for their medical costs, their lost income and their loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone you love to a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of New York DUI accident lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.