Woman Killed In Niagara Falls DUI Hit-And-Run Car Accident On Michigan Avenue Near 24th Street
NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK (December 1, 2019) – A woman has tragically died in a DUI hit-and-run car accident on Michigan Avenue and 24th Street.
New York state police are saying that the accident happened around 6:45 p.m. For reasons that remain under investigation a man in an SUV ran a stop sign and hit another vehicle.
The woman in that car was ejected and sustained serious injuries. She was taken to the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
Despite life-saving efforts she later died at the hospital. The driver that hit the victim fled the scene but was later arrested. He has since been charged with felony hit-and-run and DUI.
An investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Niagara Falls Car Accidents
According to the NY Department of Motor Vehicles, “Driving while intoxicated is a crime. Your judgment, coordination and ability to drive a vehicle change when you consume any amount of alcohol. The level of impairment depends on five conditions.” Even driving with a BAC of 0.05 can seriously impair a person’s ability to operate their vehicle safely.
The family of any victim that died in a DUI car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills, funeral expenses and emotional distress. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal rights are.
Investigating A Niagara Falls DUI Car Accident
We at Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman that died in this accident. Any person that may have seen what happened should reach out to the police as they continue their investigation. It is our sincere hope that measures are put in place to help prevent other accidents like this. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
