Harlem Auto Accident Kills 1 and Injures 7
One person died and seven people suffered injuries in a Harlem auto accident after an out-of-control Chevy Astro van jumped a curb and rammed into people on a sidewalk. The van’s driver, who has not been identified, died in this auto accident, six people suffered serious injuries and one 3-year-old who was pinned under the vehicle suffered critical injuries, according to a news report on WCBS-TV.
The Astro van reportedly took a sharp turn into a sidewalk on the busy corner of East 125th Street. Eyewitnesses told reporters that the driver appeared to have passed out in the vehicle. Officials are looking at whether a medical condition may have caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. There is no indication whether alcohol or drugs may have played a part in this fatal New York auto accident. Officials also told the New York Times that no other vehicles forced the van on to the curb.
Auto accidents occur when you least expect them to happen and this incident is a frightening reminder of that. In this particular case, it appears as if the driver may have lost control of the vehicle because of a physical or medical condition. But the victims and their families should consider retaining the services of a personal injury attorney, who will conduct a detailed and thorough investigation of the incident. An experienced New York personal injury attorney will be able to determine how and why exactly the accident occurred, who caused the auto accident and who should be held responsible for the damages, loss and injuries caused by this tragic accident.
Whenever an auto accident is investigated, it is also important to look at whether there was an inherent design defect or mechanical malfunction in that vehicle. If that is the case, the victims of the auto accident could have an auto product defect case against the auto manufacturer.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a New York auto accident, please call the offices of Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP., for a free evaluation of your auto accident case. We always offer a complimentary and confidential consultation.
