Bronx, NY – Two Officers Hurt in Collision at Gun Hill Rd & Knapp St
Bronx, NY (April 28, 2024) – Early on Saturday, April 27, two officers were injured after a car accident in the Bronx area. The crash was reported at the corner of Gun Hill Road and Knapp Street near Pelham Gardens early that morning around 7:55 a.m. It was later revealed that the officers were responding to reports of gunfire at the time of the impact.
It was then that the officers collided with two other vehicles. The two officers were injured and transported to a local hospital by ambulance for treatment. A 24-year-old man refused medical attention at the scene, and a 39-year-old man was treated by responding paramedics for a hand injury. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision 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.
Car Crashes in New York
You can never predict if or when you may be involved in a car accident that results in serious injuries. In New York, automobile accidents remain the primary cause of fatalities and serious injuries. Statistics show that there are over 447,000 automobile accidents reported each year across the state, resulting in hundreds of deaths. There are more than 121,000 collisions reported across New York that result in injuries, meaning that nearly 27 percent of crash victims in the state are hurt in the event of a crash. You should be prepared to take up your case and fight for fair and just compensation if you or a loved one sustains severe injuries in an auto accident.
Your very way of life can be at risk if you or someone close to you is hurt in a car accident. The steps you take to pursue a recovery are important, and a qualified Bronx car accident lawyer is ready to help. Contact the offices of Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP today at (516) 774-3635 to get started on your claim.
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Disclaimers: To promote safety and prevent tragic accidents, we urge individuals in our community to drive slowly and cautiously. This news article is not intended as a solicitation for business. Any information provided should not be considered professional medical or legal advice. Additionally, please note that the photo used in this post is not from the location of the collision.
