Brooklyn, NY – Child Dies in Pedestrian Crash at Wallabout St & Wythe Ave
Brooklyn, NY (April 17, 2024) – A child was killed after being struck by a motor vehicle in the Brooklyn area on Tuesday, April 16. The accident was reported at the intersection of Wallabout Street and Wythe Avenue that afternoon around 2:45 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 10-year-old girl was crossing at the intersection when she was hit by an oncomingdriver.
A nearby witness quickly attempted to provide aid to the injured party by taking his jacket off to stop the flow of blood. Unfortunately, they told responding officials that the girl was unresponsive. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition where she was later pronounced dead. The 62-year-old driver involved in the crash remained at the scene and cooperated with responding officials. At this time, the circumstances leading to the deadly accident have not been determined. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
New York Fatal Pedestrian Crashes
Pedestrian safety is important in many large cities across the United States, but it is even more crucial here in the Big Apple. There are a lot of pedestrian accidents in New York City each year. The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) reports that in the last several years, there have been over 100 pedestrian fatalities and over 10,000 injuries. In NYC, 9 percent of car accidents result in a pedestrian being killed or seriously injured. There are a lot of pedestrians on the streets of New York City. Unfortunately, in 2022, 8600 out of 100,508 automobile accidents in New York City involved pedestrians. Among pedestrians, these incidents caused 116 fatalities and 8,484 injuries.
Dealing with a deadly crash is never easy, and you may be left with mounting damages that you are not prepared to handle on your own. A qualified Brooklyn wrongful death lawyer will be able to fight for your full recovery. If you are ready to get to work on your wrongful death claim, contact the offices of Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP today at (516) 774-3635.
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