According to police, the pedestrian, 35-year-old Laurence Renard, was attempting to cross First Avenue just outside of her building when a garbage truck turned onto First Avenue from 90th Street at what witnesses described as a high rate of speed.  Ms. Renard was hit with full force and was killed instantly as a result.  The driver, 23-year-old Diego Tapia-Ulloa of Newark called 911 afterward, but he was subsequently arrested for not having a valid license.

New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First and foremost, our hearts and condolences go out to the family and friends of Ms. Renard.  She touched many lives in many different ways, and those close to her will hopefully be able to come together and work through their grief and sorrow.  In addition, this Manhattan pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  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

Clearly, the driver in this accident will face serious consequences for failing to have a valid license, and he and his employer could wind up on the receiving end of a New York wrongful death lawsuit.  If such a lawsuit is filed and is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate Ms. Renard's family 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 this type of crash, you need to seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been holding those responsible for these tragic losses accountable for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.