Brooklyn, NY – Fatal Pedestrian Accident at Ashford St & Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY (March 19, 2024) – A pedestrian was killed after a traffic accident in the Brooklyn area on Monday, March 18. The deadly crash was reported that afternoon at around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Ashford Street and Linden Boulevard. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched after being notified of a pedestrian-vehicle accident.
Local reports indicated that a 36-year-old man was traveling on foot when he was hit by an oncoming vehicle driven by a 59-year-old man. The injured party suffered critical injuries and was later pronounced dead. The driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with responding officials. The identity of the deceased victim has been withheld. No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Pedestrian Crashes in New York
Walking on foot is one of the main ways to get around New York’s boroughs. Unfortunately, when you travel as a pedestrian, you are at greater risk of suffering serious injuries in the event of a collision. Statistics show that nine percent of collisions in New York City involve injury or death to pedestrians. In 2022, 8600 of the 100,508 car accidents reported in the Big Apple involved a pedestrian. These crashes involved a total of 8484 injuries and 116 deaths to pedestrians. These types of accidents can be extremely severe, and victims are at risk of being killed due to the reckless actions of another driver. You must consult with a trained lawyer in order to pursue a strong wrongful death claim.
It can be difficult to manage the aftermath of a deadly crash alone. A trained Brooklyn wrongful death lawyer will be by your side as you pursue a financial recovery. With the help of the trained legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP, you can pursue fair compensation with the help of our lawyers. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at (516) 774-3635.
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