Pedestrians face danger every time they cross a road anywhere in New York. This is especially true when someone is attempting to cross what is basically a highway at 4 a.m. Tragically, a man was killed in a New York pedestrian accident early Tuesday morning, and to make matters worse the driver in the accident fled the scene. Rescue workers rushed to the place where the man was lying along the road, but it was too late to save him.
The latest fatal New York pedestrian accident occurred yesterday morning when a man whose identity has not been released was walking along the Amsterdam Avenue exit ramp on the Bronx Expressway. Suddenly, an unidentified vehicle slammed into him, leaving him with traumatic head injuries that would prove to be fatal. The driver fled the scene and police are actively searching for this vehicle so that the driver can be apprehended.
New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we'd like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed. No one deserves to have his or her life end in this sudden and violent manner. In addition, this fatal Bronx pedestrian accident will now become part of the statistics for New York pedestrian accidents on a state-wide basis. Every year, more than 15,000 such accidents occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to more than 300 fatalities.
New York Wrongful Death Lawyers
While it's possible that the man who was killed was negligent with his actions, the standards regarding New York comparative negligence will not even apply until the driver in this accident is found. If or when this driver is located, it could lead to the filing of a New York wrongful death lawsuit in addition to the criminal charges this driver will likely face. Such a lawsuit could lead to an award of damages for the family of the man who was killed.
If you have lost someone in a hit-and-run accident, you need to seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting successfully for the rights of grieving families for nearly 40 years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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