Anyone who drives any vehicle or who ventures out into traffic at any time of day generally understands that there are risks involved with even local travel.  However, most people would likely assume that they were safe when they were stopped at an intersection when the traffic conditions tend to be very light.  Tragically, that was not the case early on Saturday morning when a motorcyclist who had been stopped at an intersection was hit and killed in a Manhattan hit-and-run accident. 

According to the authorities, this Manhattan hit-and-run accident occurred on Saturday morning at approximately 4:30 a.m.  A 22-year-old man was waiting at a traffic light at the intersection of 46th Street and 12th Avenue.  When the light turned green, the man was hit violently from behind by a white Honda.  He was thrown into the intersection and run over by a Chevrolet SUV.  The motorcyclist was killed in the crash, and the driver of the SUV was arrested for DWI.  Police continue to search for the driver of the Honda.

New York Motorcycle Accident Statistics

First, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the young man who was killed in this tragic Manhattan hit-and-run accident.  We also hope that the driver who fled is soon identified and apprehended.  In addition, this Manhattan motorcycle accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York motorcycle accidents.  Every year, more than 5,000 of these accidents occur, and they lead to nearly as many injuries and to more than 150 fatalities. 

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

If or when the driver who fled from the scene of this Manhattan hit-and-run accident is apprehended, he or she could face both serious criminal charges and a New York wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the man who was killed decides to take such a legal step.  If they do and the case is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the family for their losses.  It's also possible that the second driver could be liable for damages depending on the specifics of the injuries suffered.

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