Brooklyn, NY – Woman Dies in Red Light Crash at Central & Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY (May 29, 2024) – A woman was killed after a crash in the Brooklyn area on May 26. The deadly accident was reported at the corner of Central Avenue and Gates Avenue around 5:30 a.m. Local reports revealed that a driver ran a red light and crashed into a Honda Pilot.
It was later reported that 23-year-old Juan Lopez ran a red light and crashed into the Honda, and local authorities attempted to stop the driver. An occupant of the Pilot, 29-year-old Micah Dukes, was ejected from the car. She hit the pavement and was transported to a local hospital by ambulance for the treatment of critical injuries. She was later pronounced dead. Lopez is currently facing charges, including reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. No further information on the incident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are currently leading an investigation into the cause of the accident.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Red Light Crashes in New York
Intersections are just a normal part of our everyday commutes. However, statistics show that these areas can be incredibly dangerous. Nearly 50 percent of serious injury crashes and 20 percent of traffic fatalities occur at intersections. Many of these accidents involve drivers who run red lights. In 2021, a total of 1,109 people were killed by red-light runners in the United States. Half of these were outside of the vehicle that ran the light. More than 127,000 people were hurt in these collisions that year. Traffic lights are in place to make the roads safer for everyone, but they do not work if drivers fail to obey them. If someone close to you is killed in a crash, consult with a trained Brooklyn wrongful death lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is ready to fight for your legal rights. If you are ready to get to work on your case, call us today at (516) 774-3635.
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