Driving at a high rate of speed is something that many people like to do from time to time, and even if it seems safe to take part in this activity, the unavoidable reality regarding this conduct is that it is extremely dangerous.  Tragically, that reality was reinforced last weekend when two people were killed in a single-vehicle New York car accident that occurred near Yonkers.  Police believe that the vehicle was moving at an extremely high rate of speed before the crash.

According to the authorities, this fatal, single-vehicle New York car accident occurred on Sunday morning at 4:50 a.m.  A 27-year-old male driver of a Honda sedan was moving in a northbound direction on the Thruway near Yonkers.  According to witnesses, the driver lost control of his vehicle after traveling at an estimated 100 miles per hour.  The vehicle then hit a guard rail and two poles holding suspended signs.  The driver was killed along with his 20-year-old female passenger.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the families and friends of the people who were killed in this New York car accident.  Losing young lives in this manner is always a tragedy.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding these crashes.  Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,200 people are killed in New York car accidents.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

Drivers owe a legal duty of care to their passengers, and if it's ultimately ruled that the driver was at fault for this New York car accident, the family of the woman who was killed could possibly file a New York wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of the driver.  If such a case is filed and it's successful, the family could recover damages that compensate them for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as their lost 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.