Union Square Pedestrian Accident

Mid-November, the driver of a Jeep Renegade who was speeding near Union Square, made an illegal left turn onto Square East and hit a pedestrian who was standing in the cross-walk. He ran over him with the vehicle’s rear wheels. The accident was a hit-and-run accident but was caught on video. The driver stopped and then drove off.

The New York Post  reported that the injured pedestrian was a Brooklyn man named Adrian Blanc, age 24. The accident occurred around midnight and Blanc was rushed to Bellevue Hospital. He was in critical condition but died as a result of his injuries. The police are still investigating and searching for the driver of the Jeep Renegade.

Linden, NJ Pedestrian Accidents

NY CBS Local reported that early Friday morning on December 1, a New York City woman was killed and her companion was injured when a car struck them while they were in a crosswalk in Linden, NJ. The woman, age 44 died at the scene, and her 54- year old companion was taken to University Hospital in Newark. He had serious injuries. A few weeks ago, the couple had moved to Linden from Long Island City, Queens. The driver remained at the accident scene and cooperated with the police. People who witnessed the accident from a gas station said they thought the car was speeding. However, police have not confirmed that speed was a factor in the fatal crash and have not charged the driver.

This accident happened two blocks from another pedestrian accident, which took place on Thanksgiving morning. However, the driver who struck the pedestrian in this accident was intoxicated.

This particular area has been the scene for a number of pedestrian accidents. According to a local businessman, during the summer, another woman was killed on the same road. The road is well known by locals for speeding cars and heavy traffic during morning business hours.

Seek Legal Help for Serious Injuries or Death Caused by Drivers

When pedestrians die in fatal car crashes, it is often the driver’s fault. If you’ve lost a loved one in a deadly crash, consult with an attorney to find out about your legal rights. We are often able to recover compensation for medical and other accident related damages.

Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP focuses its practice primarily on personal injury cases.

According to Suffolk County police, a deadly car crash occurred on May 20, just before 9:00 p.m. The driver lost control of his 1995 Mitsubishi and crashed into a tree on North Street, near the South street intersection in Manorville, Long Island.

The NY Post reported that 17-year passenger old Isaiah Perez, who was sitting beside the driver in the front seat, was rushed to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital where doctors pronounced his death. The driver, Edenilson Trejo, 17 and his backseat passenger Tyrese Rammer, also 17, were transported to Stony Brook University Hospital. Their medical conditions were serious. Police authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

Car Crash Risks for Teenage Drivers

• Teenage drivers are more at risk for injury and death in car crashes than any other age group. Here are the facts that show how great the risk is:
• About 33 percent of 2010 deaths in the age group of 13—19 were due to motor vehicle crashes.
• The age with the highest crash rate is 16.
• An estimated 56 percent of teenagers admit they talk on the phone while driving.
• Each additional passenger added to a car with a teenage driver increases the death rate for a 16 and 17-year old driver.
• More than 40 out of 100 teen deaths occur between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• Twenty percent of 16-year old drivers are involved an accident during their first year of driving.

DoSomething.org provided the above statistics. It is a global movement to make positive change in teens’ lives. They address serious issues that teenagers face all over the world and organize campaigns. Examples include campaigns to socialize teenagers living in isolation, to reduce bullying and to provide clothing for youth living in homeless shelters. Reducing driving risks for teenagers is also one of their major focuses.

Was Your Teenager the Victim of a Car Accident?

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