Scooters are the choice for transportation for many in the city for many reasons.  They are small, easy to maneuver in city traffic and present a highly economical choice, especially when it comes to fuel consumption.  Unfortunately, they are also highly dangerous, and this reality was tragically reinforced with a fatal New York car accident that left a woman riding her Vespa dead after being hit by an SUV that witnesses say ran through a red light.

The latest fatal New York car accident took place just before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday when Aileen McKay-Dalton, 40, was on Dekalb Avenue was riding through a green light.  Suddenly, she was slammed into from the side by a Ford Explorer that was moving in a northbound direction on Clinton Avenue.  Ms. McKay-Dalton was wearing a helmet, but that wasn't enough to save her life from the force of the impact. 

New York Car Accident Statistics

First, we'd like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Ms. McKay-Dalton.  She leaves behind a husband and two small children, and the grief they're feeling must be overwhelming.  In addition, this latest fatal New York car accident will only add to the overall statistics in this regard.  Every year, more than 300,000 such accidents take place, injuring more than 187,000 and killing more than 1,200.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

If the family of Ms. McKay-Dalton decide to file a New York wrongful death lawsuit, it's possible that they could be successful if the other driver, whose name was not released, did in fact run the red light.  Damages could be awarded for lost income, loss of companionship and any financial damages that were incurred by the family as a result of this incident.  If you have lost someone you love due to driving negligence, seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have a long history of holding those responsible for these tragic losses accountable.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.