Bronx, NY – Two Officers Hurtin Crash at E 188th St & Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY (July 23, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a vehicle collision in the Bronx area on Tuesday, July 23. The accident was reported early that morning, around 6:57 a.m., at the corner of E. 188th Street and Grand Concourse. Two police officers were injured in the collision.
Emergency responders were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Both victims were able to exit the vehicle before emergency crews arrived. The circumstances leading to the accident have not yet been determined. The area was temporarily closed while local authorities were present. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more information will be made public as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in New York
Over three million people are injured and about 40,000 people lose their lives in the United States every year. According to projections from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 31,720 individuals lost their lives in traffic accidents between January and September of 2021. Compared to the 28,325 fatalities protected for the first nine months of 2020, this is a 12 percent increase. A report from the New York City Police Department in December 2023 exposed the shockingly high rate of car accidents in the city. The data shows that out of the 8,027 motor vehicle crashes reported in a recent year, 3,353 of them resulted in injuries or deaths. These accidents claimed the lives of 19 people and wounded 4,549 more. These victims included drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians. If you or someone close to you is hurt in an auto accident, you should consult with a trained Bronx personal injury lawyer to get the most out of your case. Contact the offices of Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP today at (516) 774-3635 to get started on your claim.
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