According to authorities, this fatal New York pedestrian accident occurred on Friday just after 9 a.m. when Darlene N. Seemer, 61, was about to back out of her driveway at 1 Staunton St. in Yonkers.  At that point, she saw a bus stop on the southbound side of Central Park Avenue, which is just north of her driveway.  After the bus pulled away, she attempted to back onto Central Park Avenue, and she hit and killed 43-year-old Allyson Ayers who also lived on Central Park Avenue.  Police are continuing to investigate the situation.

New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was killed.  It seems that this was nothing more than a tragic mistake, and we hope that those who were close to her are able to overcome their grief.  In addition, this New York pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding these types of incidents in the state.  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

Even though it seems clear that the driver had no malicious intent, that may not prevent the family of the woman who was killed from filing a New York wrongful death lawsuit in response to this loss of life.  If such a lawsuit is filed and is successful, the family could be awarded damages that compensate 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 an accident, 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.