Woman Killed In Chain Reaction Collision on the Long Island Expressway
A female driver died in a chain reaction crash involving several vehicles on the Long Island Expressway, Newsday reports. The automobile crash was reportedly triggered by a driver who swerved as he changed lanes.
Police said George Spinelli, who was driving a Ford van west on the expressway near exit 49, moved from the right to the center lane and then moved back to the right as another vehicle moved to the center lane. As Spinelli swerved, he crashed into a Honda CR-V driven by Ligia Gomez of North Babylon. Gomez then slammed into a Saturn sedan driven by another woman, who suffered the fatal injuries in this auto accident.
This is clearly a tragic and unfortunate auto accident. But the families and heirs of auto accident victims have legal rights. If they believe the accident was caused because of someone’s negligence, then they have the right to sue that individual, business or government agency for the wrongful death of their loved one.
If you or someone you love has been severely injured or killed in a New York auto accident, please call an experienced NY auto accident attorney at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro to discuss your rights and legal options. We will conduct a thorough and independent investigation of the auto accident and make sure that the negligent parties are held responsible for their actions.
