New York Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident
A pedestrian was killed in what was an apparent hit-and-run car accident in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. The man was in his 20s and was found partially in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Police said the man must have been struck by a vehicle that left the scene. Anyone who saw the accident or knows the identity of the victim or the driver is asked to call 800-244-TIPS.
It is illegal in New York to leave the scene of an accident, especially when the accident has resulted in personal injury. The law states: "Any person operating a motor vehicle who, knowing or having cause to know that personal injury has been caused to another person, due to an incident involving the motor vehicle operated by such person shall, before leaving the place where the said personal injury occurred, stop, exhibit his or her license and insurance identification card for such vehicle…and give his or her name, residence, including street and street number, insurance carrier and insurance identification information including but not limited to the number and effective dates of said individual's insurance policy and license number, to the injured party, if practical, and also to a police officer, or in the event that no police officer is in the vicinity of the place of said injury, then, he or she shall report said incident as soon as physically able to the nearest police station or judicial officer."
Stopping at the scene of an accident is about accountability and taking responsibility for your actions. You are required to stop at the scene of an accident whether you are at-fault or not. If you or a loved has been injured in a New York car accident, please contact the knowledgeable and experienced NY auto accident attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP. Our firm works with seasoned professionals to assist in the investigation of your case to determine all of the facts and who was at fault. Our attorneys have an excellent understanding of the intricacies of New York's no-fault law as well as uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage issues.
Source: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=7018988&rss=rss-wabc-article-7018988
