According to the authorities, this fatal Deerpark car accident occurred on Tuesday night at just before 7:30 p.m.  The 16-year-old driver of a Honda sedan  was moving in a westbound direction on the Greenville Turnpike with his 17-year-old passenger.  As he neared Deerpark, he attempted to pass another vehicle on its left.  Unfortunately, he pulled into the path of an oncoming vehicle and the two collided.  The passenger was killed and both drivers were injured in the crash.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the boy who was killed.  Losing a life at such a young age and apparently because of a mistake is truly a tragedy.  In addition, this Deerpark car accident 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 regarding this Deerpark car accident are accurate and the teen driver was at fault, then it could lead to the filing of a New York wrongful death lawsuit by the family of the passenger who was killed.  If such a claim is filed and it's successful, the family could recover damages that compensate them for their losses. 

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