Drinking and driving is never a good decision, and when anything goes wrong with a driver who has consumed alcohol, the situation can quickly spiral out of control.  While it's fortunate that no one was killed in a suspected Long Island DUI accident that occurred over the weekend, three people were injured when a motorist crashed into several vehicles including a parked MTA bus.  Police are still investigating the matter, but the driver has been arrested.

According to the authorities, this suspected Long Island DUI accident occurred last night when a 42-year-old man who is a Long Island resident was driving his van on the Hempstead Turnpike.  As he was doing so, he crashed his vehicle into a Mercury sedan, a Mazda sedan and an empty MTA bus.  The crash caused the bus to slam into the side wall of a McDonald's.  The suspect, the driver of the bus and the driver of the Mazda were all injured in the crash.  The suspect was arrested on suspicion of several charges.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our thoughts and our support to the people who were injured in this suspected Long Island DUI accident.  We also hope that the investigation ultimately leads to a proper and just result.  In addition, this Long Island car accident 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 are killed in these occurrences.

New York DUI Accident Lawyers

It seems quite possible that the suspect involved in this alleged Long Island DUI accident will face serious criminal charges.  He could also face more than one New York personal injury lawsuit if those who were injured in this crash initiate these types of filings.  If they do and their cases are successful, it could lead to damages awards that compensate the plaintiffs for their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of New York DUI accident lawyers who have been holding those responsible for these occurrences accountable for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.