Drinking and driving remains an enormous problem for society in general, although there are certain parties most would never consider as those who may make such a terrible choice.  While nothing has yet been proven by prosecutors, that is unfortunately what is being alleged in the wake of a fatal New York DUI accident.  A Hempstead public safety officer is the suspect in the case, and the suspect was reportedly on duty at the time of the crash that took the life of a pedestrian.

According to the authorities, this alleged New York DUI accident occurred last night at just before 11:30 p.m. when a 42-year-old public safety officer was responding to a call and driving on the Hempstead Turnpike.  As he got near the Nassau University Medical Center, which is located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, he collided with a 51-year-old pedestrian.  The man was taken immediately to the hospital but he did not survive.  The officer was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and New York DWI.

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First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed.  Losing a life in such a violent and random manner is always tragic, and we hope that the criminal prosecution process yields a just result.  In addition, this alleged New York DUI accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 15,000 people are injured and more than 300 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York DUI Accident Lawyers

The suspect involved with this alleged New York DUI accident clearly faces serious criminal charges.  He could also face a New York wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the man who was killed decides to file such a claim.  Depending on specifics, that claim could also include other parties such as the department.  If the case is successful, the family could recover damages that compensate the family for their losses.

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