Pedestrian Killed In Staten Island Car Accident On Egbert Avenue
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (March 16, 2020) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a car accident along Egbert Avenue.
New York Police Department Officials are saying that the collision took place around 12:50 a.m. For reasons that remain under investigation the victim was hit not far from Mundy Avenue.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in order to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures the victim died due to their injuries.
An investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In State Island Car Accidents
Drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. A number of accidents take place due to drivers that are making dangerous let turns. According to New York Vehicle & Traffic Law (Sec. 1411), “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.”
Left turn accidents tend to happen for many reasons. The driver of the vehicle may be distracted or intoxicated. The family of any victim that died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Staten Island Car Accident
We at Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim that died in this accident. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of all of those that have been affected. Any person that may have seen what happened should reach out to police as they continue their investigation. It is our sincere hope that measures will be put in place to help prevent additional accidents like this.
