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One Person Killed, Five Injured in Church Parking Lot Accident

When traffic accidents occur, there are in reality two sets of laws in place that are meant to provide justice for those who suffer as a result of these accidents.  While criminal laws are in place to prosecute those guilty of egregious errors or of causing injuries while driving under the influence of an intoxicant, not every accident rises to that level of criminality.  However, there are also civil laws in place that are designed to help those who have been wrongfully harmed by negligence.  The case of a recent accident in a church parking lot highlights the need for both bodies of law.

According to the New York Daily News:

"An out-of-control Mercedes-Benz SUV mowed down half a dozen parishioners in a Brooklyn church parking lot Sunday, killing a mother of two and injuring five others.

Sun Won Cho, 40, died when a 72-year-old man accidentally lurched into worshipers filing out of the Pyeong Ahn Presbyterian Church in Gravesend after a day of prayer and fellowship.

A 10-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy were among five people who were hurt in the deadly 2:45 p.m. accident.

Police said Kyongkoo Park, of Queens, lost control of his black 2010 Mercedes after dropping off a passenger at the church.

Cops said the church's surveillance camera captured the tragedy on tape.

The video, according to cops, shows the driver pulling into the parking lot and dropping off his passenger. The Mercedes then pulls forward about 10 feet before suddenly shifting into reverse, accelerating in a reverse semicircle and plowing into the crowd standing next to the playground."

The driver was not arrested.  Once again, though, those who were injured or killed deserve their day in court in pursuit of rightful justice.  If you or someone you love has been harmed in such an accident, you need the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have years of experience in obtaining this justice for those who need it.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.


Written on Monday, 22 March 2010 15:56 by New York Injury Lawyer

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