Manhattan, NY – Pedestrian Hurt in Crash with Lyft Driver at 7th Ave & W 53rd St
Manhattan, NY (June 9, 2024) – A serious car accident in the Manhattan area on Sunday, June 9, required the aid of emergency crews. The incident took place early that morning, around 8:51 a.m., at the corner of 7th Avenue and W. 53rd Street. A pedestrian was reportedly hit by a lyft driver at the scene.
Emergency responders were rushed to the scene after being notified of a serious pedestrian-vehicle accident. The injured party was struck by a motor vehicle and treated at the scene by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a local hospital by ambulance for further support. The area was temporarily closed while local authorities worked the scene. No updates on the condition of the injured party have been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in New York
Walking is a common way to get around New York. Unfortunately, it is never completely safe to cross the street next to a moving vehicle. The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) reports that there were 7,354 pedestrian-vehicle collisions that resulted in serious injuries and fatalities in a recent year, with 739 pedestrian deaths and 6,615 crashes contributing to 6,784 serious injuries. Still, a pedestrian’s odds of dying in a collision are ten times higher than a driver’s.
Since they are not protected, pedestrians are definitely more likely to sustain severe or even fatal injuries in the event of an accident. It is important that you are ready to get to work on your case if you or someone close to you is hurt as a pedestrian. This means working closely with a trained Manhattan pedestrian crash lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is ready to get to work on your case. Call us today at (516) 774-3635.
