Anyone who drives in the city needs to be aware of the seemingly obvious fact that pedestrians will be on and near the public roads at almost any time of the day.  When a New York pedestrian accident does occur, the driver involved in the crash needs to remain on the scene so that the police can properly conduct an investigation.  Unfortunately, that's not what occurred last night when a woman was killed in a Queens hit-and-run accident.  The driver fled the scene after the crash and police are still looking for the driver.

According to the authorities, this Queens hit-and-run accident occurred last night at approximately 9:30 p.m.  A 40-year-old woman was attempting to cross the street at the intersection of 127th Avenue and Merrick Boulevard, just a few blocks from where she lived.  The woman was reportedly hit by the driver of a maroon van, and she did not survive the injuries she suffered as a result of the crash.  Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding this incident to come forward as soon as possible.

New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was killed.  Losing a life in this manner is always tragic, and we hope that the driver involved in this Queens pedestrian accident is soon found and apprehended.  In addition, this Queens pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  Every year, 15,000 of these accidents occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to more than 300 fatalities.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

Clearly, if or when the driver involved in this Queens hit-and-run accident is identified, he or she will face serious criminal charges.  The driver could also face a New York wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the woman who was killed decides to initiate such a filing.  If they do and the case is successful, the family could recover damages that compensate them 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 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.