When people are driving at any time of day, one of their basic duties is to be watchful for other vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.  While there are times when anyone would be surprised to encounter another person, that does not excuse the duty to avoid them.  Tragically, it appears that an unidentified driver did not provide any room for a pedestrian on Thursday night as a young woman was hit and killed in a Long Island hit-and-run accident.  Police are continuing their search for the driver.

According to the authorities, this Long Island hit-and-run accident occurred on Thursday night just before midnight.  A 24-year-old woman was walking along Mastic Road in Mastic, Suffolk County when she was hit by a passing vehicle.  As she lay in the road, the driver continued onward and is still at large.  Police believe the driver was occupying either a pickup truck or some other large type of vehicle, and there were witnesses to the crash.

New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the young woman who was killed.  Losing a life in this manner is always a tragedy, and we hope that the driver involved in this Long Island hit-and-run accident is soon identified and apprehended.  In addition, this Long Island pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  Every year, approximately 15,000 people are injured and more than 300 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

If or when the driver involved in this Long Island hit-and-run accident is found, he or she will face serious criminal charges.  This person could also face a New York wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the woman who was killed initiates such a filing.  If they do and the claim is successful, the family could be awarded damages that compensate them for their losses, including lost income and the 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.