According to the authorities, this fatal Queens hit-and-run accident occurred on Friday night at approximately 9 p.m.  A 56-year-old woman was attempting to cross the street at the intersection of Flatlands Avenue and Utica Avenue.  She was run down by a driver as she was on her way to console a friends who had lost a family member earlier that day.  Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward as they review security tapes from nearby businesses. 

New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to express our sorrow for the family of the woman who was killed in this Brooklyn hit-and-run accident, and we hope that the driver involved is identified and apprehended soon.  In addition, this Brooklyn pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 15,000 of these crashes occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to more than 300 fatalities.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

Clearly, if or when the driver involved in this Brooklyn hit-and-run accident is apprehended, he or she will face serious criminal charges.  The driver could also face a New York wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the woman who was killed decides to initiate such a filing.  If they do and the case leads to a positive result, the family could be awarded damages that compensate them for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as their lost income and their loss of companionship.

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 fighting for the rights of grieving families for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.