Bronx, NY – Semi-Truck Crash with Injuries on Food Center Dr
Bronx, NY (April 30, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a two-vehicle collision in the Bronx area on Tuesday, April 30. The accident was reported early that morning around 7:48 a.m. at the 600 block of Food Center Drive. A commercial truck reportedly collided with a gray Honda sedan.
Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Those requiring further treatment were later transported to a local hospital by ambulance for additional support. The area was temporarily closed while local authorities worked to clear the scene. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided at this time. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Semi-Truck Accidents in New York
Many serious crashes in New York are caused by large commercial vehicles. According to statistics, 5,700 heavy trucks were involved in fatal collisions in the United States in 2021, an increase of more than 18 percent from the year before and more than 49 percent in the past ten years. It is estimated that 8.1 percent of fatal crashes in New York involve heavy trucks. In March 2023, there were 575 deadly trucking accidents reported in the city and 1,437 fatal crashes involving heavy trucks in the state of New York. To safeguard your right to full compensation following an 18-wheeler crash, you should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible to file a personal injury claim.
You do not want to be on your own after being injured in a trucking accident. It is always in your best interests to work with a trained Bronx semi-truck accident lawyer. The legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is here to fight for justice on your behalf. Contact our offices today at (516) 774-3635 to get started on your case with the help of an experienced attorney.
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