Manhattan, NY – Three Injured in Crash at United Nations Plz & E 42nd St
Manhattan, NY (July 3, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a car accident in the Queens area on Tuesday, July 2. The crash was reported that evening, around 7:33 p.m., at the intersection of United Nations Plaza and E. 42nd Street. Three people were injured in the collision.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties. Medical personnel treated the injured victims at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital for further support. The area was temporarily closed while local authorities worked the scene. The circumstances leading to the crash have not been determined. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting wreckage and other debris and to reopen the road to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Accidents in New York
Driving while distracted is an incredibly dangerous habit that can quickly result in catastrophic car accidents. Distracted drivers are at fault for many of the fatal collisions that occur in the United States each year. On American highways, distracted driving contributes to more than 3,000 fatalities and 400,000 serious injuries. New Yorkers are known to engage in this reckless habit. Between 2017 and 2021, driver distraction contributed to 4,785 fatal fatalities in the state or around 12 percent of all collisions overall. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is a factor in over 80 percent of recorded collisions. Considering these alarming figures, people should act now to safeguard their legal rights and personal safety in the event that distracted driving causes an accident. You should contact a trusted Manhattan car accident lawyer to pursue a strong personal injury claim after a serious collision. Contact the offices of Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP today at (516) 774-3635 to discuss your case with a skilled legal team.
