New York Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Several young people were killed in a car accident last weekend when their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic. Their car was then struck by an oncoming truck which resulted in the death of four passengers and severe injuries to the driver of the vehicle, explains a witness. The accident occurred only days after two of the passengers had finished their graduate degrees and were planning on returning home.

The accident occurred late Saturday evening after the group of students was out celebrating the end of the school year. The driver of the vehicle, the sole survivor amongst the group of students, was in critical condition and under the care of medical professionals at the time of this article.

Police had not yet released any information as to what cause the driver to swerve across the center line. Possible causes include alcohol or distraction by one of the passengers. The police will have more information as the driver recovers and recounts the events of the evening, states a source with the police department..

The driver of the other vehicle and his passenger survived the accident with relatively minor injuries. He is not being blamed for incident and, by all accounts, tried to avoid the collision. Luckily the other drivers on the road were able to avoid turning the collision into a multiple car accident.

Meanwhile, the students families are gathering at the school to mourn their losses and support the driver as he recovers, a fiend of the family explained. Since classes have already let out for the semester, the school has not yet set a date or made plans for a memorial service. The students’ families will make the arrangements for each student’s burial.

At this point, no charges have been filed against either driver or the passengers in the vehicle. As further details revealed, it is possible that charges of negligence could be filed against the driver. A full police report was unavailable at this time. The college could not be reached for comment although several students offered words of support and encouragement for the injured driver.

Nassau and Suffolk Counties have implemented strict laws and harsh punishment for drunk driving. This is due to the terrible accidents and deaths which have plagued these Long Island communities. MADD has had a great influence in this part of the world.

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Two men were killed in a car crash which happened at around 10 PM at night explains a report. The accident happened on Thursday and two cars were involved.

A 22 year old male was driving a Ford Mustang along west smith road in a westbound direction. A 46 year old man was driving in the opposite direction along the same road in a Dodge Charger. This driver crossed the center line which caused a head on collision which was very serious.

The first younger driver was taken to Medina Hospital. However, by the time he arrived at hospital he was pronounced dead explains the doctor. His family were told of the accident and asked to identify the body.

The other driver was flown directly to a hospital in Cleveland. He was also declared dead on arrival as a result of his injuries. The emergency services did absolutely everything that they could to take care of the drivers, it is just a shame that they died on the way to hospital.

There was an 18 year old passenger who was also flown to a hospital. She is thought to be in serious, but stable condition and still undergoing medical treatment for her injuries which are not life threatening explains the expert.

The Police Departments investigation states that the roads were fairly wet and this is thought to of been a contributing factor to the crash. Blood tests of both drivers were taken and it is not thought that any alcohol was involved.

Nobody has been charged over the car accident although the investigation is still ongoing. It is not expected that anyone will be charged for this as both drivers died at the scene. The investigation suspects that the car accident was caused by the older driver crossing the line due to wet road conditions. Accidents like these are common in Queens and also Staten Island.

It's good news that any other cars traveling on the road at the same time were able to stop in time to prevent a pileup. If more cars were involved then the injuries could have been even more serious.

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Earlier this week, two people, a man and a woman, were killed in a head on collision as the woman moved into oncoming traffic. The two vehicles, both pickup trucks, were totaled as they smashed into each other. The man’s truck, at the time of the car accident, was a horse trailer which was also damaged in the collision.

The woman driving her pickup truck was at fault in the in accident; she was breaking the posted no passing signs in an attempt to pass a third vehicle which was on the road. In an attempt to pass the other vehicle quickly, the woman driver was traveling at dangerously high speeds, reports a witness. As she moved into oncoming traffic to attempt to pass, the two pickup trucks collided head on.

It is unknown exactly what speed the vehicles were traveling at the time of the incident. However, based on the damage to the two vehicles, the woman’s speed was dangerously high. At this point, there is no suspicion of drugs or alcohol being involved.

While we may never know what caused the woman to make this risky move, it is even more surprising in light of the fact that there was a toddler in the vehicle at the time. The report noted that the child survived the collision with only minor injuries. There was also a horse in the horse trailer at the time; the horse managed to escape the event uninjured.

Because of the narrow road where the accident occurred, it look police crews a long time to clear the accident and the road was shut down for several hours as emergencies crews removed the vehicles and the people involved.

Because there is little question that the woman who died was at fault in the accident, there will not be charges filed. Assuming that both drivers were properly insured, the insurance companies in The Bronx and Brooklyn will determine the liability and monetary compensation to each of the deceased estates. Services were planned for each of the drivers, but further details were not available at this point.

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Four vehicles which took part in a fund raising convoy to try to raise funds for children were involved in a car accident. The four vehicles hit each other on Route 15.

A report states that this was a very serious accident. Two of the people in the convoy were hurt so badly that they required being airlifted to hospital.

The other participants were not injured as badly. These people were transported by ambulance to Gettysburg Hospital to be treated for their injuries.

The convoy was intended to raise money for the Children’s Charity – Make-A-Wish Foundation. But it ended causing serious injuries to many people involved.

The event was held to mark the tenth anniversary of the convoy. There were many people who lined the route to wish the participants well. This should of been a very happy occasion, it's just a shame that it ended this way.

According to a report read by the rep the accident happened 22 minutes after the convoy first set off.

The impact of the first vehicle caused other vehicles to be pushed together. The vehicles are thought to of been traveling at an average speed of 45 miles per hour. It only started raining after the crash occurred, so it is not thought that the weather had a role in the accident. The force of the vehicles hitting together was so severe that at least two people were thrown from their vehicles.

One or two people who were ejected from their vehicles were run over by one truck. One person remained trapped under the truck until he could be rescued by firefighters explained the witness.

Two of the vehicles involved in the accident were seriously damaged. They needed to be towed away from the scene. The larger trucks suffered only minor damage and could be driven away.

A number of the emergency vehicles which responded were actually traveling in the same convoy. An investigation is currently undergoing into the exact cause of the car accident. It is not suspected that alcohol or fast speeds were to blame.

The group also has offices in New York City and Westchester.

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A motorist who was trapped under his car after colliding with a tractor trailer is currently undergoing medical treatment for his injuries. His current condition is thought to be stable according to a report read by a reporter.

The driver of the vehicle is thought to of hit the trailer at a rest area between exit 21 and 22 on the northbound side of the highway. It seems that the side of the car was ruptured in the accident and the driver was pushed out the side. Then the car rolled and ended up falling on top of him.

The tractor trailer driver decided to park to rest. The driver was in the sleeping compartment when the car accident occurred but escaped without injury. The driver of the car pulled over and struck the trailer on the off ramp to the rest area.

The report explains that firefighters were quick to respond to calls for assistance. They managed to use hydraulic jacks and large air bags to lift the heavy Toyota Corolla off his body. It took firefighters around half an hour to lift the car; this is because the car needed to be lifted evenly. While the car was being lifted paramedics started to provide first aid the best they could.

After the injured driver was pulled out from under the car, he was transported directly to St Vincent's Medical Center. His condition was initially listed as serious. The driver said that he suffered from injuries to the neck, forearm and cheek. He is currently in a stable condition and thought to make a full recovery.

Drivers being ejected from vehicles in accidents can be fairly common. If the driver was wearing his seat belt then it would greatly improve the chances of him staying inside the vehicle during the car accident.

The accident is still being invested by local police although it's thought that excessive speed had a role to play in this incident. Drunk driving is suspected. This is not tolerated in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

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An accident in Pittsburg in the early hours of Thursday morning resulted in two severely injured people and one death. One 20 year old student was fatally injured and died at the scene; two other students received injuries but did not require immediate medical attention.

A report handed to the rep by the local police department explained that the truck was driven by a 20 year old male with three more passengers. The exact cause of the crash is not known as the police investigation is still ongoing.

The driver of the truck was on the wrong side of the road which caused another driver to crash into the truck. The truck rolled on its top as a result of the impact. This killed the truck driver instantly, and the other driver and his passenger were taken immediately to Via Christi Hospital. The report read by the court states that the injuries to these were not thought to be life threatening.

Both passengers of the truck refused any medical treatment but it is not clear why they did this. Police were investigating the case and trying to look at whether or not this accident was caused by alcohol. It has been suggested that alcohol could have been involved as the truck was traveling quickly, and many students drink during the night.

The source explained how thorough police are when dealing with fatal road traffic accidents. It was not known whether any of the results of the investigation would be released into the public domain.

The student who lost his life in the accident was a sophomore studying mechanical engineering at Pittsburg State University. He was a popular student with many friends on campus. Accidents like this are common in places like Manhattan and Long Island.

It's very sad for everyone concerned that a young student has lost his life as a result of the car accident. The entire Pittsburg State University has been shocked by the fatal accident and students are able to request counseling if required. Counselors will be able to deal with concerns of the faculty and other students alike.

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Two men driving - one allegedly heading the wrong way – were left with serious injuries after they collided head-on. They were driving down the turnpike and one of the drivers was going east instead of West when they crashed. Police are investigating whether or not alcohol was involved now.

Just before 4 a.m., a 30-year-old man was driving a 1999 black Honda Accord and heading west instead of east on the eastbound side of the Turnpike when he hit a 1997 green Ford Taurus head on, which was driven by a 30-year-old man, said a policeman.

Police say the car accident happened on the very far-left eastbound lane. Luckily there were not many other cars on the road at that time of the morning.

One witness in the westbound lane was able to call 911 and both men were taken to a local hospital where medical officials said they sustained "serious injuries.”

Experts said the witness made a statement after the accident, “It was frightening to watch. You could see the man coming from the wrong way and there was just nothing you could do to stop it. I called 911. That’s all I could do.”

Both men were admitted to another hospital and are in serious but stable condition now.

The Police said the man in the wrong lane’s blood alcohol levels are being tested and haven’t been released. Initial tests point to alcohol intoxication but they are screening his blood for everything to be sure. Criminal charges are pending for now until the results come back, explained a spokesman.

Although alcohol related car accidents and fatalities in Brooklyn and Manhattan are steadily going down, experts remain concerned with these types of crashes and particularly are concerned with the more recent texting and driving related accidents.

There have always been distractions for drivers but it is getting harder and harder with all of our technology advancements. Let’s hope our young people truly understand the dangers involved.

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Police stated Monday that a one-car accident killed a 23-year-old woman and injured a 29-year-old man Saturday night.

The police are still investigating but it looks like the driver of the vehicle will be charged with both a second-degree Vehicular Manslaughter offense and Driving While Intoxicated offense, a reporter recounted.

The 29-year-old man had allegedly been drinking at a party with his girlfriend, who was killed in the crash, and they were on their way home driving down the interstate in his 2003 Chevy Trailblazer. Sources said he somehow turned off the road and hit a guardrail and it sent the car flipping over. The 23-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Like many drunk driving cases, this guy was brought to a hospital and sustained very minor injuries,” indicated a spokesperson.

Police arrested the man shortly after he was given clearance by the hospital.

One witness at the scene remarked on the car accident, “They were driving very close to our car,” he said, “And the next thing I knew they were flipping over off the road. It was so fast and very scary. I’m surprised the guy survived the way that car was banged around.”

Since 1982, accidents with alcohol-related fatalities have gone down significantly, the police discovered. In 1982, 52% of the deaths in car crashes involved alcohol and the driver had a level of over .08 in 45% of those cases. In 2008, this number actually went down to 33% with the driver having a level over .08 28% of the time. Although this number is encouraging, we still have a lot of work to do to stop the drinking and driving. Authorities in The Bronx and Queens are constantly trying to accomplish this.

The driver was arraigned in his hometown and spent an evening in jail instead of posting $10,000 in cash/bonds. Authorities expect him to appear in court later in the week to face charges and possible sentencing.

The family of the girl who died was unavailable for comment but has placed a memorial for her by the road where she was killed.

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An accident which happened early on Saturday morning killed two people and injured another nine. The nine injured people required inpatient treatment at the local hospital.

A well-known expert explains that the car accident occurred at 3am on Saturday Morning. Initial reports stated that three people died in the accident, but this was a mistake. The number of people who were killed was revised to two after further investigation. The lawyer expects that this was caused by confusion in communication.

The families of the people who were killed in the accident gathered at the scene of the car accident to show their condolences and also to help search for survivors. This crash claimed the lives of two very popular people and it was very emotional for all concerned.

Police are grateful that the accident was not any worse than it was. If any more cars were involved in the pileup then it could have been even more serious and dangerous for all concerned.

Firefighters quickly attended the scene of the accident and set to work rescuing and releasing survivors. Crash investigators are still trying to investigate the actual cause of the accident. It's thought that a Mazda SUV swerved over the center of the road into the other carriageway. It is unknown exactly why the driver did this. The SUV hit a Ford Probe which caused the SUV to flip over. This killed a woman in her 40's and a 19 year old man.

The Medical Examiner’s report has been reviewed by the court. It is stated that two people were killed because they failed to wear their seatbelts. This meant that at least two people were flung from their vehicles where they suffered from fatal injuries. Drunk driving was not said to be the cause.

The first on the scene sent the surviving victims to local hospitals. A few of these people were said to be in serious and critical condition. Only the driver of a Ford Probe did not require hospitalization.

The case is currently still unsolved and is undergoing investigation. More detailed reports will be available at a later date. The state police are involved in the crash investigation and trying to discover the cause of the problem as they would be in Westchester County and Staten Island.

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A teenage driver was charged on Monday for causing injury due to drunk driving. Three workers were injured as a result of her actions.

The accident happened on Thursday on I-77. The police report suggests that the teenage woman hit the back of a construction truck which was parked at the side of the highway. Although there was nobody in the truck, the force of the impact pushed the truck into three highway maintenance workers who were standing on the solder of the highway.

The report read by the police shows that two of the workers had fairly minor injuries which did not require hospitalization. Only one of the workers was injured seriously and he was transported to the Metro Health Medical Center.

The worker with the serious injuries required hospital treatment over the weekend. By Saturday, though, he was discharged from hospital as his condition had improved. It's thankful that nobody was killed in this car accident.

The accident highlights the risks that people take to maintain the highways and roads. Although most of the construction happens during the day, there is also some work done at night. The reporter on the story says that motorists need to look out for road workers and slow down accordingly. Slowing down for workers in Long Island and NYC will make it much safer for everyone.

The police report shows that the trucks lights were switched on when the car accident occurred. It is suggested that the only reason this happened was because she was over the drunk drive limit. Eye witnesses report that the driver tried to dispose of evidence by throwing a bear can out of her window at the time of the accident. This was later recovered by police and used as evidence in the case.

The teenage driver was arrested at the scene for driving on a suspended license and operating the vehicle impaired. On Monday the suspect was charged with one count of Driving While Intoxicated, one count of tampering with evidence, and two counts of aggravated assault with a vehicle.

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An observer described a car accident involving four cars that killed one woman at the scene and left a man severely injured.

It appeared that the 40-year-old man was driving a black SUV and smashed into the 64-year-olds car at an intersection. On impact, both cars spun out of control into the middle of the intersection where they also crashed into two other vehicles, the person recounted.

He explained that the police had arrested and planned on testing the driver of the SUV for drugs and alcohol. The man’s behavior and the nature of the accident were classic signs for driving under the influence, police observed.

The woman in the vehicle that was hit was apparently just sitting at a red light when she was hit expectantly. Police said she lived only a few miles away from the scene of the car accident and leaves behind a husband and several grandchildren.

“It’s a sad story and I wish there was something we could have done to save her,” said a local police officer. “The paramedics got there fast but they said it looked like she was killed on impact.”

Police investigated these types of accidents and said that multiple car crash frequency has gone down only 10% since 1990 compared with a 20% decrease in regular traffic accidents.

It’s a positive sign that the frequency of accidents has gone down but the fatality rate doesn’t seem to change when multiple vehicles are involved. Somebody’s life is almost always lost unfortunately, one observer explained.
When looking at the rate of alcohol-related accidents and any other substance abuse behind the wheel, the numbers have gone down dramatically.

“Driving under the influence faces much stiffer penalties today than it did even 20 years ago so people aren’t taking the chance as much as they used to. Still, when this type of accident occurs it’s also rare that somebody doesn’t lose a life,” pointed out one individual who is familiar with what happens in NYC and Queens.

Hospital officials could not be reached for comment.

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A young soldier for the United States Army was killed in a fatal car accident on Saturday. The solider was in the car along with two other members of the armed forces. The soldier was a passenger in the car when he was thrown from the vehicle during the collision, explains a NY Car Accident Lawyer.

The men were out together, off of base, at the time of the incident. The solider that died was the oldest person in the vehicle and was barely twenty years old at the time of his death. The other two men were barely out of high school. The other two men, who both survived the accident, were both wearing their seatbelts while the young soldier who died was not.

The cause of the collision was unknown at the time of this article. Though drunk drivingl or other drugs are always a suspect in these types of situations, there was no evidence available that pointed to them as the cause in this case. No charges have been pressed at this time against the driver; however, it is always a possibility that there will be charges at some point in the future as further evidence comes to light.

The young man who died as a result of the accident was still alive immediately following the incident. He was transported to a nearby medical facility where medical professionals attempt to save his life. Unfortunately, the soldier’s injuries were too severe to save him.

The driver in this case would have to be proven negligent in order for charges to be pressed against him. Because there was only a single car involved in the accident, it is more likely that the driver was distracted, negligent or otherwise impaired. A NY Car Accident Lawyer states that it is possible that the age of the vehicle, which was over 15 years old, may led to mechanical failure which led to the accident. Neither the driver nor the other passenger in the car could be reached for comment at this time. Police in Staten Island and Long Island are on the lookout for drivers like this one.

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A Manhattan Car Accident Firm described a severe car crash involving two vehicles Monday. One woman was killed and the other was airlifted to a special medical facility at the scene.
He went on to explain that the 32-year-old woman, who died, was driving her car and was apparently hit by a man who crossed over into her lane expectantly. The man’s car burst into flames right after he was pulled from his vehicle by passing motorists.
“He is lucky to be alive after such a severe crash,” said a policeman. “It’s one of the worst we’ve seen in a while. Witnesses at the scene said they just barely got him out in time.”
The man was airlifted to a medical center and is currently in critical condition. The 32-year old woman was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead when she arrived there.
She left behind a husband and two children. “It’s such a shame when an accident like this happens,” said a policeman. “One minute she is driving to visit her family, and then next minute she is dead. Her children and husband are just devastated,” he continued.
It is still not known why the man driving the car might have crossed into the wrong lane and that police are hoping witnesses will come forward with information. Whether it's Manhattan or Long Island, police are cracking down on this type of crime.
He wasn’t drinking but we are concerned he might have been texting or talking on his cell phone, the NY Injury Lawyer explained. Police will be investigating that possibility this week when they sift through the evidence and try to make sense of it all.
“It only takes one second to take your eyes of the road and end up in somebody else’s lane,” said a police officer involved in the investigation. “I really hope somebody comes forward, because it is very difficult to figure out the cause in a situation like this.”

Family members of the woman who died could not be reached for comment but officials expect to catch up with them sometime after the funeral and memorial services have ended.

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NY Car Accident Lawyers described a horrific crash involving three teenagers and a police car. “The kid was driving without headlights and a police officer was merely going to pull them over for safety reasons.”

He went on to explain that the driver quickly took off in his vehicle to avoid the police officer and subsequently sideswiped another vehicle and ended the tirade by slamming into a brick wall.

The reporters on the scene said there was a 15-year old boy, a 14-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy in the car, who incidentally, was driving. The 15-year-old victim was sitting in the front passenger seat and did not survive the crash.

The ambulance crew confirmed that the boy had died on impact from the crash. Both the 14-year-old and the 17-year-old were taken to the local hospital for minor injuries.

The crash happened at 2 am according to the police reports and that was confirmed by anyone else on the scene. Police say they have tested the driver for alcohol and narcotics and are investigating the whole situation. It appears the boy might have fled from police because he feared they would know he’d been drinking.
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The boy is in police custody now and will face formal charges shortly.

A NY Injury Lawyer discovered that the Police had attempted to speak to the driver of the car shortly before the accident, but that the car drove off along the main road before colliding with the second vehicle and hitting a wall.

“I wish they would have just stopped to talk to me,” the police officer said. “A ticket for no headlights costs a lot less than the life of this child and the impact it will have on his family now.”

Witnesses at the scene remarked on the accident and how quickly it all happened. If this accident happened in The Bronx or Brooklyn it would be investigated in the same way.

“I saw the police officer try to go up to their window and they squealed away really fast and a few minutes later they flew into that wall. It was terrible.” One witness said. “I really feel bad and sad for the family of the kid who died.”

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“This heart-wrenching story has been in the news for a few weeks,” said a NY Car accident Lawyer. “These were all nice kids with bright futures and it all came to an end with one mistake,” he added.
A 20-year-old girl was driving with three passengers in her car when the tired student fell asleep, hit a tree and caused two of her good friends’ deaths.
The girls were all pledging the same sorority and were on their way to yet another pledging event when this happened. Thankfully there was no alcohol or drugs involved and therefore no DWI or drunk driving was charged.
It appears that the girl driving the car has been charged with two counts of misdemeanor deaths by motor vehicle and will be attending court next week.
The observer went on to explain that although the girls pledging for the sorority hadn’t been drinking or abusing drugs, they had all been up for most of the night before, possibly performing various pledge duties that would help their final initiation into the sorority.
A police officer from the scene said, “It’s such a shame that some of these kids will almost anything to be accepted into a group. This whole accident could have been avoided if they had just slept a few more hours.” College students in Queens and Westchester County are guilty of this also.
One of the girls, who were killed, was reportedly studying to be a veterinarian and the other girl was working on a degree to become a pediatrician. A reporter said the girl driving the car, will be taking a small break from college.
“Her parents think it would be best if she came home for a semester after this is all over,” he said. “She will likely undergo major therapy once she finishes out whatever sentence is given to her.”
NY Car Accident Attorneys say that 60% of college deaths are from car crashes. “It is unknown how many of these are alcohol-related or texting-related,” one person remarked, “Texting-related accidents are definitely ahead of alcohol-related accidents now, though.”

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There's a story today about a woman involved in a crash with a truck on the highway.
This poor woman was trying to make a U-turn on the interstate where the police normally do it and drove right into the path of an 18-wheeler. She was killed instantly from the impact of the crash.
The woman had apparently been traveling to visit her family when she realized she needed to turn around for something, her family had confirmed. She apparently underestimated the speed of oncoming traffic when she tried to make that turn.
“We are so sad to have lost her this way,” her 30-year-old daughter said. “She was a wonderful mother and a wonderful grandmother to her 5 grandchildren. She will be missed.”
Manhattan Car Accident Lawyers said the driver of the truck walked away from the accident with no injuries. When a person’s car hits a truck, the car passengers rarely survive.
Police say the woman was driving a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser and was in the crossover right before she crashed. The truck struck the car right away and both vehicles went flying down an embankment and into a swamp.
Observers said that the police are investigating the crash and whether or not alcohol or narcotics played a roll. Drunk Driving is dangerous and is not tolerated in counties like Nassau and Suffolk. The police said that in a situation like this they have to cover all of their bases. From the looks of the crash, the family’s story and the nature of what happened, it really seems like no alcohol or narcotics were involved but still the authorities have to do everything they can to investigate the situation fully.
Thousands of crashes like this happen every year but statistics show that the number of crash occurrences is down but not the number of deaths that occur in these types of accidents.
Manhattan Car Accident Lawyers said that any the percentage of death is the same. “We still have a long way to go,” he said. “Families are still losing loved ones in unnecessary crashes.”

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A man was killed after crossing a highway median and hitting another vehicle. The driver and a woman passenger in the other vehicle were taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. The driver had been drinking prior to the accident, but law enforcement officials say that was not the cause of the accident. The reason why the man crossed the median is still under investigation.
The 81-year old man was pronounced dead at the hospital. He had been driving a Chevy Blazer. The driver and the woman passenger had been driving a Chevy Suburban. The accident occurred around 9pm on a Monday. The man in the Blazer crossed the median and hit the Suburban which was headed in the opposite direction, explains a New York Injury Lawyer. It is unclear at this time if the man had been drinking or was under the influence of drugs. Further investigation is needed to determine if the man was having a medical emergency while driving or if he simply wasn't paying attention to where he was going at the time.
Luckily, no other vehicles were involved in the accident. According to a New York Car Accident Lawyer, police will probably interview witnesses to learn more about what happened right before and after the accident occurred. The man was alone in his vehicle and the driver and the woman were the only people in the other vehicle, so witnesses may include those driving near the vehicles or those driving by after the accident happened.
It is unclear if any funeral arrangements have been made for the man or where the funeral will be held. The driver and the woman passenger were released from the hospital after being treated for minor injuries. No charges have been filed against anyone involved. If the man is found negligent, files will not be filed since the man died, suggests a Lawyer. Law enforcement officials still would like to know how the accident happened for their reports. A medical examiner's report which is required everywhere including Manhattan and Nassau County will help officials determine if the man was suffering from a heart attack stroke at the time of the accident.

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A 23 year old woman who was flying high on Methamphetamine at 67 miles per hour crashed into a California Highway Patrol officer, last June, killing him instantly, claims a New York Injury Lawyer. The accident left the family of the officer devastated, and the driver who is accused of killing the man behind bars. 

This is the same as Drunk Driving. Reports obtained by authorities stated that the family of the victim is now filing civil suits against the woman in addition to the criminal charges being held against her. Police in the Bronx and Brooklyn want to make certain that they send a message that what the woman did was wrong and they state that all of the money that is won in the case will go towards helping others, in particular young people who want to become police officers. 

The Lawyer also stated in his report that the widow of the officer who was killed, along with his parents, had filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the woman in addition to a complaint of personal injury and property damage. The woman who killed the officer is still in custody and could face 15 years to life in prison just from the criminal charges filed against her. 

The NY City Car Accident Lawyer said that the civil cases will likely result in fines that could become quite steep. Friends and family of the officer say that he was a good man who just wanted to keep people safe. The woman is scheduled to go to trial in San Luis Obispo for her crimes.

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A man driving a semi-truck hit two police patrol cars near Ritzville, Washington. No one was seriously injured, but one of the patrolmen was taken to the local hospital after suffering a few injuries, reports a NY Car Accident Lawyer. It is unclear at this time if the mechanical failure caused this accident or if the man driving the truck is to blame. There was no evidence of alcohol in the accident.
According to a Lawyer, two police patrol cars were sitting side-by-side on U.S. 395 when the accident occurred. The semi-truck went over the center divider and struck both cars. The policeman taken to the hospital has been on the police force for 19 years. The other policeman was not injured. The driver of the truck did not suffer any injuries either. The police are currently looking for any witnesses who may be able to provide additional details into how this accident occurred.
It is not uncommon for accidents like this to occur on major highways like the ones in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The truck could have blown a tire or experienced some other type of malfunction or the driver could have momentarily fallen asleep or was driving too fast. The accident happened on a Sunday around 6pm. After the accident happened, the injured policeman was airlifted to a nearby hospital where his injuries were treated. He is in satisfactory condition. The officer should be released from the hospital soon. He may or may not need additional care once he leaves the hospital. Out-patient care may be necessary depending on the extent of his injuries. In Manhattan and Queens, hospitals are equipped to handle this type of case.
It is unknown at this time whether the driver of the truck will face any charges for hitting the police cars. Further investigation is needed to determine if the driver was at fault. Law enforcement may have to inspect the truck, take witness statements and check the driver's record to determine if he has any other traffic violations that are similar. Police are asking anyone who saw the accident to contact local departments to give a statement, suggests New York Injury Lawyer. Providing any additional details may help police officials determine what happened and help them decide whether charges should be filed against the truck driver.

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Two men were injured, one of them fatally, in a recent single car accident. The young men were driving an older pickup truck when it went off the road and into a ditch. The vehicle hit a road sign when it went onto the side of the road. Police did not say if the men were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the incident or whether the vehicle had airbags.

One of the young men was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The other young man was hospitalized while receiving treatment for his injuries. His injuries were severe enough that he was later transported to a second hospital to get further treatment.

At the time of this article, the man had been released from the hospital. It was not known if he had been released by his doctor or if he had left the hospital against doctor’s orders, states a New York Car Accident Law Firm. Because of the severity of the injuries, the young man will probably require long term medical care, although the exact nature of his injuries was unknown at this time.

Local police say that the area where the accident occurred was the site of over 30 such fatal accidents over the past two years. They suspect that the large number of fatalities is related to the proximity to an area where local young people like to gather to drink. Police believe that alcohol played a role in the accident. In New York City and especially in Long Island Drunk Driving in not tolerated at all.

The police report was not immediately available so it was unknown what was the driver’s blood alcohol level was at the time of the accident or whether there was any suspicion of drugs. Because the passenger of the vehicle was the one who died in the accident, charges are likely to be filed in the incident, explains a New York Car Accident Law Firm. If the evidence in this case points to charges of driving under the influence, the young man may be facing jail time. Police have reserved their comments at this time pending further investigation into the events of the evening in question.

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A pedestrian has been killed after being involved in a fatal traffic accident. Eye witnesses claim that the pedestrian ran out in front of the car. However, according to police reports obtained by the New York Car Accident Law Office, the driver of the car is thought to of been drinking before the accident occurred. It is strongly suspected that drink had a big role to play in the death of this pedestrian.
The victim was in his mid 20’s and was struck by the car as he stepped out in front of it. He has been charged by police with driving under the influence of alcohol and battery. The man has yet to be identified, but police have mentioned that he was from Hispanic descent. The name of the victim will not be released until the family has been contacted.
The accident happened during the early hours of Sunday morning at around 3 AM. The police report shows that the driver was driving along route 17 and was quite close to Gamble Road. Three people ran across the road in front of him, and one was hit. The New York Car Accident Law Office says that it’s not clear whether he would have been able to stop if he was not drunk.
The driver of the vehicle which hit the pedestrian stopped and phoned police to report the accident. However, the people who ran across the road with the man did not stay, instead they fled the scene. The exact reasons for the accident are not clear and the police investigation is still ongoing. It’s expected that there will be more details in the next few weeks.
The emergency services arrived quickly on the scene. However, the man had already died from his injuries by the time the police could respond. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, and no other treatment was provided. Drunk driving is handled very seriously in Staten Island and Suffolk County.
The driver was not injured but was noticeably shaken up. He was charged by police for driving under the influence. Although he has been charged, him stopping and owning up to his actions will work in his favor.

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A man suspected of being intoxicated while driving died after crashing his car into a pole and then a wall. After being pulled over by police, the man fled the scene and minutes later crashed the vehicle, a white Honda Civic, says a NY Car Accident Lawyer. Police did not pursue the man after he sped away. A full examination by the medical examiner will tell police more about the level of alcohol in the man's system at the time of the accident. No one else was injured as a result of this accident.
The accident occurred shortly after midnight Sunday morning. Before the accident, police had pulled the man over after receiving a tip that a drunk driver was driving on the highway. Apparently, the man was drunk enough to catch the attention of other motorists. Police pulled the man over with the intention of determining whether the man was intoxicated. The man drove off before the police were able to question him, reports a New York Injury Attorney. The name of the driver will not be given to the media until the man's family has been notified. It is not uncommon for the names of those involved in fatal accidents not be reported until family members have been contacted.
It is not known where the man was coming from at the time of the accident. He may have been drinking at a bar or at a party. Unfortunately, police were unable to detain the man and prevent this senseless accident. If the man had been detained, he might have been taken into custody and held until he sobered up. The man probably did not want to face the consequences of driving under the influence which could have included fines or time in prison. Drunk driving is treated very seriously in The Bronx and Brooklyn
A toxicology exam will be performed to determine how much the man drank before the accident. It is unclear where the man was trying to go after he fled from police. Funeral arrangements will probably be made after the family has been notified.

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