Car Accident Involving Tom Brokaw Caused by Debris on New York Expressway
A woman was killed in a New York City car accident involving former network news anchor Tom Brokaw, WPIX reported. The fatal auto accident occurred on the eastbound side of the Bruckner Expressway near the Sheridan Expressway. The Brokaws noticed a spool of cable in the far right lane when an SUV in the right lane speeded up in an effort to avoid the cable on the roadway.
The victim's SUV then crashed into a mail truck and overturned. She was ejected from the SUV and went over the highway falling onto train tracks. According to news reports, Brokaw said the mail truck swerved into their lane and he was forced to slam on the brakes causing their vehicle to crash into the mail truck. Brokaw and his wife were not injured in the accident. The female driver of the SUV died at the scene. The driver of the mail truck sustained minor injuries.
Debris on the roadway can cause some serious injuries and this accident is an example of that. It is indeed fortunate that the Brokaws were uninjured and the driver of the truck escaped with minor injuries. When drivers fail to properly secure items such as mattresses, furniture, work equipment, those items could spill onto the roadway and create a danger to commuters. According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, there were 2,060 auto accidents in New York involving roadway debris. Six of those accidents resulted in deaths, 694 people were injured and 1,390 incidents resulted in property damage.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else's negligence, please contact the experienced New York City auto accident lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP for a free and comprehensive consultation. We investigate each and every case promptly and thoroughly to get you the best possible result. Our New York car collision lawyers also have an excellent understanding of the intricacies of New York's no-fault law as well uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage issues.
Source: http://www.whnt.com/news/wpix-bruckner-crash-tom-brokaw,0,1611086.story?track=rss
