New Jersey Halloween Auto Accident Proves Fatal
A 9-year-old girl died and a 3-year-old boy was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident on Halloween Day. According to an ABC news report, the two children were struck by an SUV while crossing the street. The fatal injury accident occurred when a group of children and adults, many in Halloween costumes and out trick-or-treating, were crossing Washington Avenue in Nutley. A 44-year-old man driving an SUV then reportedly hit the young boy and the girl. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash while the boy was taken to a local hospital. The driver had remained at the accident site.
According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles reports in 2008, there were 15,620 accidents involving pedestrian-auto collisions. Out of these, 302 were fatal and 15,291 were injury-related pedestrian accidents. Based on this news report, it is not clear exactly what happened to cause the SUV to run into the children.
In these situations, it is always in the best interest of victims and their families to consult with a skilled New York pedestrian accident lawyer who will examine every aspect of the case and determine if there was any negligence involved. The law firm of Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP has a proven success record for more than 19 years and will help obtain the best possible result in your case. Our attorneys have the legal knowledge and skills to assist you in receiving compensation for your injuries, loss and damages. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and evaluation of your New York auto accident case.
Source: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=7093632
