Many people around New York have vehicles that they like to take out for drives when they find some leisure time.  While these vehicles will generally handle like any other, drivers of these high-end cars are just as prone to mistakes as anyone else.  Tragically, something went terribly wrong over the weekend when a single-vehicle Verona car accident led to the deaths of both the driver and the passenger.  Police are still investigating the situation.

According to the authorities, this single-vehicle Verona car accident occurred at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon when the driver of a 1957 Austin-Healey convertible approached a bridge while moving in a northbound direction on Stoney Creek Road.  The bridge runs over the Erie Canal, and for some reason the driver did not stop for a 'bridge closed' sign.  As it kept moving onto the disabled bridge, it collided with a guard rail several times and also hit two metal beams.  As a result of these collisions, both female occupants of the convertible were killed.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the women who were killed in this single-vehicle Verona car accident.  Losing two lives in this manner is always a tragedy.  In addition, this crash 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

Drivers are responsible for the safety of their passengers, which means that if the driver was at fault for this Verona car accident, it could lead to the filing of a New York wrongful death lawsuit by the family of the passenger against the estate of the driver.  If the case is filed and it's successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the 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 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 many years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.