Anyone who drives in the city understands that pedestrians are constantly present.  Therefore, those who get behind the wheel need to be cognizant of them and be ready to react to their movements.  While police say that charges are pending, it's still not known exactly what occurred that led to a Queens pedestrian accident that took the life of a woman on Saturday night.  What is known is that the accident happened in an almost instantaneous fashion and that police are still rebuilding the crash scenario.

According to the authorities, this fatal Queens pedestrian accident occurred on Saturday night at 8:20 p.m.  A woman was on the sidewalk at the corner of 12th Street and 40th Avenue in Long Island City at that time and leaned into the street to pick something up off of the ground.  As she did so, she was hit by a passing motorist.  Police indicated that the driver involved in the crash has a suspended license, which would likely be part of any charges that would be filed.

New York Pedestrian Accidents

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was killed.  Losing a life in such a violent manner is always a tragedy.  In addition, this Queens pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 15,000 of these crashes occur, and they lead to nearly as many injuries and to more than 300 fatalities.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

While more facts regarding this crash would be needed to completely understand the scenario, it seems likely that the driver will face serious criminal charges.  In addition, the driver could 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 be awarded 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 suffering families for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.