Pedestrian Killed In Queens Ambulance, Van Accident
A 75-year-old man was killed when a van collided with an ambulance in Queens and crushed him on the sidewalk. According to The New York Daily News, the fatal New York motor vehicle accident occurred the morning of September 15 near the intersection of 76th Street and Woodside Avenue. Authorities believe the ambulance had its siren on and began to cross a red light at the intersection when a construction van crashed into the ambulance, then into the elderly man who was on the sidewalk. The man was fatally injured. The EMTs and their patient sustained minor injuries. It is not clear if either driver will be cited for the fatal New York vehicle collision.
According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, there were 302 fatal pedestrian accidents that resulted in 304 fatalities in 2008.
The family of someone killed in a wrongful death New York auto accident may pursue compensation for their losses and hold the negligent driver civilly liable for damages with a wrongful death claim. Compensation may be sought for hospital bills, funeral costs and lost future income.
The experienced Queens wrongful death attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro have a long history of protecting the rights of families who have lost a loved one in a New York car accident. We understand the complexity of wrongful death claims and the various forms of compensation that may be available to the family of victims. Please call us today for a comprehensive consultation at 212-986-7353.
